Mataranka township airport

Mataranka, AU 🇦🇺 Small Airport

ICAO

AU-0279

IATA

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Elevation

- ft

Region

AU-NT

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: -14.924093° N, 133.061728° E

Continent: Oceania

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

It appears that Mataranka township airport (AU-0279) is a small airstrip primarily used for general aviation, rather than a commercial airport with regular passenger services. Consequently, there are no readily available recent traveler reviews or experiences detailing overall sentiment, terminal facilities, security wait times, or customs/immigration. Information typically sought for larger airports, such as passenger satisfaction, amenities, or transportation connections, is not documented for AU-0279 in public search results.

What Travelers Love
  • Scenic Arrival (Private Pilots): Private pilots have noted landing safely at Mataranka, often en route to enjoying the local attractions like the thermal hot springs. The area itself is known for its natural beauty, including thermal pools and tropical woodlands, suggesting a pleasant environment upon arrival.
  • Accessibility to Local Attractions: The airstrip provides direct, albeit limited, air access to the Mataranka township, known for its thermal springs and Elsey National Park.
Common Complaints
  • Lack of Commercial Services: There is no indication of typical airport terminal facilities, amenities, or commercial passenger services at AU-0279. Travelers relying on air travel to Mataranka would typically fly into larger airports like Katherine (KTR) or Darwin (DRW) and arrange ground transport.
  • Limited or Non-Existent Public Transportation: For those arriving at the airstrip, transportation into the community or town center would need to be pre-arranged by contacting the Roper Gulf Regional Council's Assets Team.
  • Absence of Standard Airport Infrastructure: Reviews and information regarding security wait times, customs/immigration, parking facilities, or on-site amenities are entirely absent, indicating these services are likely not available at this small airstrip.

Mataranka township airport (AU-0279) serves as a basic airstrip for general aviation, offering direct access to the region's natural attractions for those who fly privately. However, it does not function as a commercial passenger airport, and travelers should not expect the facilities, services, or public transport connections typically found at larger airports. Those planning to visit Mataranka are best advised to fly into Katherine or Darwin and arrange road transportation.

Last updated: 65 days ago

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