Tennant Creek Airport Northern Territory
Tennant Creek Airport in the Northern Territory is a small regional airport located near Tennant Creek.
Located one kilometre from the remote outback township of Tennant Creek, the airport caters for mining companies and small predominantly Aboriginal communities in the surrounding area, providing an important link for the local population with Alice Springs, Katherine, Darwin and other regional centres.
Currently, the airport is served by two airlines, Fly Tiwi (Hardy Aviation) operate twice-weekly services to Darwin. In June 2013, Chartair began services twice weekly to Alice Springs after receiving a subsidy from the Federal Government to operate the route under the Remote Air Services Subsidy Scheme. Both companies usually use twin-engine Cessna 402 or 441 type aircraft for flights to and from Tennant Creek. Other operations include mail flights to outlying communities, charters and aeromedical flights.
| Elevation 1236 | Area Forecast 84 | Strip Direction 07 / 25 : 11 / 29 |
| GPS Position 19° 3804 S 134° 1100 E | ALA Code YTNK | Strip Length 1959 : 1054 |
| WAC Chart 3221 | FIA Brisbane Centre 122.1 on ground | Strip Surface Both sealed |
| Owner/Operator Tennant Creek Airport (08) 8963 3700 ARO 0402 088 160 | Windsock 1 – near APN to RWY 11 1 – LH side THR RWY 25 1 – LH side RWY 29 W TWY | ASIC Security/Vis Vest Yes |
| Fuel AVGAS Bowser Shell Fuel fly card VISA MC JetA1 tanker 0419 821 668 Prior notice required | Distance to Town 1 KM | Lighting PAL & AFRU 126.7 |
| Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport Taxi 8962 3626 Tennant Creek Transport 0467335400 | Landing Fees Yes |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7
Kangaroo and wallaby hazards.
Bird hazards.
Heavy rain may cause standing water to a MAX of 50MM to be encountered at RWY intersection.
| Nearest Town | Attractions | Dining | Accommodation |
| Tennant Creek | Attractions in Tennant Creek | Dining in Tennant Creek | Accommodation in Tennant Creek |
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