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Emkaytee Airstrip Northern Territory

 

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Emkaytee Airstrip, Northern Territory - Country Airstrips Australia
Emkaytee Airstrip Northern Territory

Emkaytee Airstrip in the Northern Territory also known as MKT Airfield is a private airport located in the locality of Weddell, Northern Territory about 40 km (25 mi) south of the territory capital of Darwin City. The airfield has been operated by the Meyering family since 1980. Predominately used for recreational flying by ultralight aircraft, Emkaytee also provides flight training, aircraft maintenance and fuel supplies. The airfield has been used by the Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force, customs and emergency services as a training and staging facility. Based on aircraft movements Emkaytee is the Northern Territory’s second busiest after Darwin International Airport and provides an alternative destination for visiting light aircraft.

Elevation
80
Area Forecast
80
Strip Direction
07 / 25
GPS Position
12° 3636 S
131° 0310 E
ALA Code
YMKT
Strip Length
1100
WAC Chart
3109
FIA
Brisbane Centre
118.15 Circuit area
Strip Surface
Sealed
Owner/Operator
Kath J Meyering
08 8988 2194
Windsock
1 – S side NR centre of airstrip
ASIC Security/Vis Vest
No
Fuel
AVGAS 24/7 Credit card
Distance to Town
20 NM
Lighting
Nil
Aircraft Parking
Contact AD OPR for available
tie-downs. $7/day, $42/wk
Transport
Blue Taxi 138294
Landing Fees
Nil

Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 127.1
Cross strip not available for fixed-wing operation.
Caution bird activity near crocodile farm 1NM from AD.
Private strip on north side of AD not associated with YMKT.
Flying training and high-performance aerobatics and MIL ACFT activity DLY.
Power lines on eastern end of RWY.

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