Airport Information

Runway Information

Tennant Creek airport is available for use 24 hours a day.  

The main runway (07/25) is 1959 metres long by 30 metres wide and can normally accommodate most commuter aircraft. Larger aircraft can also use the runway in an emergency but may have difficulty parking.  The second runway (11/29) is 1057 metres long by 18 metres wide. Runway 07/25 is equipped with Low Intensity Runway Lighting and AT-VASIS in both directions. Low Intensity Runway Lighting is also available on Runway 11/29. All lighting is pilot-operated on PAL + AFRU 126.7.

The terminal apron can normally accommodate up to three aircraft below 5700 kg in weight.

Avgas is available from a fixed bowser (Shell 08 8962 2696).

There is a small terminal for Regular Public Transport (RPT) passengers.

Airfield Locality

Lat. 19 Deg 38 Min S, Long 134 Deg 11 Min E,
Elevation 1236 Feet.

Airport Charges

For the 2018 Conditions of Use Document, including airport charges, click here.