Althorpe Island Airstrip

Althorpe Island, AU 🇦🇺 Closed Airport

ICAO

YALT

IATA

-

Elevation

278 ft

Region

AU-SA

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: -35.370791° N, 136.86164° E

Continent: OC

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: YALT

Terminal Information Not Available
Terminal arrivals and departures are only available for airports with scheduled commercial service and IATA codes.
Nearby Points of Interest

What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Althorpe Island, home to Althorpe Island Airstrip (YALT), primarily functions as a Conservation Park with highly restricted access, leading to a near absence of recent traveler reviews or experiences specifically for the airstrip itself. General visitor use on the island is very low, with access predominantly granted under controlled conditions, mainly for Department of Environment and Heritage (DEH) staff, volunteers, and researchers. While an airstrip exists, its usage for general public travel or commercial flights appears minimal, with historical mentions indicating its use for light supplies. Therefore, there is no significant body of traveler sentiment, satisfaction, or detailed feedback regarding terminal facilities, security, customs, or transportation connections at YALT.

What Travelers Love

(No specific traveler reviews for the airstrip are available, as access is restricted and not for general tourism via air.)

Common Complaints
(No specific traveler complaints for the airstrip are available due to restricted public access.) Due to its status as a Conservation Park with restricted access, Althorpe Island Airstrip (YALT) does not appear to cater to general public travel, and consequently, there are no recent traveler reviews or experiences to summarize regarding its facilities or services. Access to Althorpe Island is predominantly by boat and is typically limited to authorized personnel and specific tour operators offering boat-based experiences around the island.

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
11/29 2297 ft 98 ft Dirt Closed

Type Description Frequency

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Airport Closure Information

Closed Airport Information

Detailed closure information for Althorpe Island Airstrip is being prepared. This will include closure date, reasons, historical significance, and current status.

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