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Small airport

Puckapunyal (Military) Airport

ICAO YPKL🇦🇺 Puckapunyal
Coordinates
36.9981°S, 145.0642°E
Elevation
168 ft (51 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-VIC
Time zone
Melbourne(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:02
Sunrise
07:30
Sunset
17:23
Civil dusk
17:51

About 9h 53m 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 Puckapunyal (Military) Airport

Puckapunyal (Military) Airport is a small airport in Puckapunyal, Australia (ICAO YPKL). It sits at an elevation of 168 ft (51 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,624 ft / 800 m. It observes Australia/Melbourne local time. The nearest airport is Mangalore Airport (YMNG), about 8.7 nm to the ne.

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

Live weather

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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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 212,624 ft / 800 mBUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.424 MHz
MISCMISC113.700 MHz
MISCMISC120.600 MHz
MISCMISC135.500 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE CTA C7NClass CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE CENTRE BClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE CENTRE CClass EControlledGND8500 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,657 ft
Obstacle1,611 ft
Obstacle1,640 ft
Obstacle1,604 ft
Obstacle1,640 ft
Obstacle1,542 ft
Obstacle1,677 ft
Obstacle1,631 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Puckapunyal (Military) Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Puckapunyal (Military) Airport?

The ICAO code for Puckapunyal (Military) Airport is YPKL.

Where is Puckapunyal (Military) Airport located?

Puckapunyal (Military) Airport is small airport located in Puckapunyal, Australia, at an elevation of 168 ft (51 m).

How many runways does Puckapunyal (Military) Airport have?

Puckapunyal (Military) Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,624 ft / 800 m.

What time zone is Puckapunyal (Military) Airport in?

Puckapunyal (Military) Airport is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Puckapunyal (Military) Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Puckapunyal (Military) Airport is approximately 11.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Puckapunyal (Military) Airport?

The nearest airport to Puckapunyal (Military) Airport is Mangalore Airport (YMNG), about 8.7 nm to the ne, followed by Skydive Nagambie Airport and Nagambie Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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