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Small airport

Vashon Head Airport

ICAO YVSH
Coordinates
11.1430°S, 131.9818°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
06:26
Sunrise
06:48
Sunset
18:40
Civil dusk
19:01

About 11h 52m 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 Vashon Head Airport

Vashon Head Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YVSH). It has 1 runway, the longest 4,593 ft / 1,400 m. It observes Australia/Darwin local time. The nearest airport is Smith Point Airport (SHU), about 10.5 nm to the e.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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
15 / 334,593 ft / 1,400 mXUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF118.150 MHz
MISCMISC119.600 MHz
MISCMISC125.900 MHz

Airspace in this area(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DARWIN CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL180
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL180FL245
DARWIN CTA E3Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL180FL245
R230E DARWINSpecial useRestricted5000 ft MSLFL999
R230B DARWINSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999

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 Vashon Head Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Vashon Head Airport?

The ICAO code for Vashon Head Airport is YVSH.

Where is Vashon Head Airport located?

Vashon Head Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Vashon Head Airport have?

Vashon Head Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,593 ft / 1,400 m.

What time zone is Vashon Head Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Vashon Head Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Vashon Head 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 Vashon Head Airport?

The nearest airport to Vashon Head Airport is Smith Point Airport (SHU), about 10.5 nm to the e, followed by Cape Don Airport and Croker Island Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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