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Small airport

Katoomba Airport

ICAO YKAT
Coordinates
33.6678°S, 150.3227°E
Elevation
1,000 ft (305 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Sydney(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
12.4° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
17:41
Civil dusk
18:06

About 11h 22m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Katoomba Airport

Katoomba Airfield is an Australian airfield located in the town of Medlow Bath, New South Wales. It is 11.5 kilometres (7.1 mi) by road from the central business district of the nearby city of Katoomba, after which it is named. It is a country airfield which has seen minimal use.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

YKAT

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 242,952 ft / 900 mNUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
SYDNEY CTA C12Class CCTAFL115FL125
SYDNEY CTA C11Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL115
SYDNEY CTA C10Class CCTA7500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
SYDNEY CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Katoomba Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Katoomba Airport?

The ICAO code for Katoomba Airport is YKAT.

Where is Katoomba Airport located?

Katoomba Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 1,000 ft (305 m).

How many runways does Katoomba Airport have?

Katoomba Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,952 ft / 900 m.

What time zone is Katoomba Airport in?

Katoomba Airport is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Katoomba Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Katoomba Airport is approximately 12.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Katoomba Airport?

The nearest airport to Katoomba Airport is St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield (AU-0412), about 23.3 nm to the ese, followed by RAAF Base Richmond and Gingkin Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Katoomba Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.