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The Vale Airport

ICAO YVAL🇦🇺 Sheffield
Coordinates
41.4300°S, 146.2633°E
Elevation
705 ft (215 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-TAS
Time zone
Hobart(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
14.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:05
Sunrise
07:36
Sunset
17:08
Civil dusk
17:38

About 9h 32m 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 The Vale Airport

The Vale Airport is a small airport in Sheffield, Australia (ICAO YVAL). It sits at an elevation of 705 ft (215 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,265 ft / 1,300 m. It observes Australia/Hobart local time. The nearest airport is Mole Creek Airport (YMLC), about 6.9 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

YVAL

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 244,265 ft / 1,300 m108 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
TASMANIAN CTA C4Class CCTAFL155FL180
TASMANIAN CTA C2Class CCTAFL125FL145
TASMANIAN CTA C3Class CCTAFL145FL155
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY CClass EControlledFL125FL180
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY CClass EControlledFL125FL180
MELBOURNE CENTRE BClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
THEVALE TAS (YVAL) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999

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 The Vale Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for The Vale Airport?

The ICAO code for The Vale Airport is YVAL.

Where is The Vale Airport located?

The Vale Airport is small airport located in Sheffield, Australia, at an elevation of 705 ft (215 m).

How many runways does The Vale Airport have?

The Vale Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,265 ft / 1,300 m.

What time zone is The Vale Airport in?

The Vale Airport is in the Australia/Hobart time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at The Vale Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at The Vale Airport is approximately 14.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near The Vale Airport?

The nearest airport to The Vale Airport is Mole Creek Airport (YMLC), about 6.9 nm to the sse, followed by Long Hill Airport and Devonport Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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