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Small airport

Palmer Airport

ICAO YPME
Coordinates
12.8333°S, 130.9330°E
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Darwin(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
2.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:32
Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
18:43
Civil dusk
19:05

About 11h 50m 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 Palmer Airport

Palmer Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YPME). It has 1 runway, the longest 3,280 ft / 1,000 m. It observes Australia/Darwin local time. The nearest airport is Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield (AU-0424), about 12.6 nm to the ne.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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
11 / 293,280 ft / 1,000 mXUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF118.150 MHz
MISCMISC120.600 MHz
MISCMISC120.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DARWIN CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
DARWIN CTA C3Class CCTA2500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
DARWIN CTA C6Class CCTAFL125FL180
DARWIN CTA C5Class CCTA9500 ft MSLFL125
DARWIN CTA C4Class CCTA6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL180FL245
DARWIN CTA E3Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL180FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL180
DARWIN CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
D288C COX PENINSULASpecial useDangerGND1000 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 Palmer Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Palmer Airport?

The ICAO code for Palmer Airport is YPME.

Where is Palmer Airport located?

Palmer Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Palmer Airport have?

Palmer Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,280 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Palmer Airport in?

Palmer Airport is in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Palmer Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Palmer Airport is approximately 2.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Palmer Airport?

The nearest airport to Palmer Airport is Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield (AU-0424), about 12.6 nm to the ne, followed by Batchelor Airport and Emkaytee (Unlic) Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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