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Small airport

Natal Downs Airport

ICAO YNDS
Coordinates
21.0906°S, 146.1526°E
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
7.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
18:07
Civil dusk
18:29

About 11h 40m 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 Natal Downs Airport

Natal Downs Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YNDS). It has 2 runways, the longest 3,937 ft / 1,200 m. It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Harvest Home Airport (YHVH), about 36.6 nm to the ne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

YNDS

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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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 273,937 ft / 1,200 mSUnlitOpen
06 / 243,280 ft / 1,000 mSUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF128.550 MHz
MISCMISC122.400 MHz
MISCMISC123.900 MHz

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245

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 Natal Downs Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Natal Downs Airport?

The ICAO code for Natal Downs Airport is YNDS.

Where is Natal Downs Airport located?

Natal Downs Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Natal Downs Airport have?

Natal Downs Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,937 ft / 1,200 m.

What time zone is Natal Downs Airport in?

Natal Downs Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Natal Downs Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Natal Downs Airport is approximately 7.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Natal Downs Airport?

The nearest airport to Natal Downs Airport is Harvest Home Airport (YHVH), about 36.6 nm to the ne, followed by Mount Coolon Homestead Airfield and Yandan Mine Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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