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Torquay Airport

ICAO YTQY🇦🇺 Torquay
Coordinates
38.3000°S, 144.3650°E
Elevation
9 ft (3 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-VIC
Time zone
Melbourne(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:08
Sunrise
07:37
Sunset
17:22
Civil dusk
17:51

About 9h 45m 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 Torquay Airport

Torquay Airport is a small airport in Torquay, Australia (ICAO YTQY). It sits at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 2,985 ft / 910 m. It observes Australia/Melbourne local time. The nearest airport is Torquay Private Airstrip (AU-0803), about 1.2 nm to the nnw.

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

Live weather

YTQY

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 272,985 ft / 910 mNUnlitOpen
18 / 362,641 ft / 805 mNUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF119.000 MHz
MISCMISC120.000 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE CTA C7NClass CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE CENTRE CClass EControlledGND8500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE BClass 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
Miramar Geelong233 ft43 ft
Obstacle26 ft
Obstacle46 ft
Obstacle59 ft
Obstacle56 ft
Obstacle69 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Torquay Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Torquay Airport?

The ICAO code for Torquay Airport is YTQY.

Where is Torquay Airport located?

Torquay Airport is small airport located in Torquay, Australia, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Torquay Airport have?

Torquay Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 2,985 ft / 910 m.

What time zone is Torquay Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Torquay Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Torquay Airport is approximately 11.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Torquay Airport?

The nearest airport to Torquay Airport is Torquay Private Airstrip (AU-0803), about 1.2 nm to the nnw, followed by Mount Duneed Airfield and Barwon Heads Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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