Saint Helens Airstrip in Tasmania is a small Australian regional airport located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) east of St Helens on the north-east coast of Tasmania.
The airport is commonly used to transport fresh seafood from the east coast to the Australian mainland. There is also has a small flying school and scenic flights also operate out of the airport. The airport has one unsealed runway and a NDB beacon on 392 kHz.
Elevation 158 | Area Forecast 70 | Strip Direction 08 / 26 |
GPS Position 41° 2012 S 148° 1655 E | ALA Code YSTH | Strip Length 1070 |
WAC Chart 3556 | FIA Melbourne Centre 126.5 Circuit area | Strip Surface Grass |
Owner/Operator Break O’Day Council (03) 6376 7900 | Windsock 1 – Midfield S side | ASIC Security/Vis Vest No |
Fuel Nil | Distance to Town 2 nm | Lighting PAL 122.2 Emergency only PNR |
Aircraft Parking 08 end of RWY | Transport East Coast Taxi 0417 513 599 | Landing Fees Yes |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 119.1
RH circuits 26 HN
HN circuits must remain east of Saint Helen’s town and over water when ACFT are W of AD.
No circling south of RWY 08 – 26 refer to AIP DAP.
Expect windshear short final on RWY 08 with moderate/strong NE winds.
Caution model ACFT OPS. Contact 0417 118 181.
Nearest Town | Local Attractions | Dining | Accommodation |
Saint Helens |