Cooktown Airport (CTN)

NoneAU 🇦🇺 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

YCKN

IATA

CTN

Elevation

26 ft

Region

AU-QLD

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Airport Information

GPS Code: YCKN

Local Code: Not available

Location: -15.443649° N, 145.183221° E

Continent: Oceania

Type: Medium Airport

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Operating at Cooktown Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

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Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
1 46 1 Jan 27, 2026

For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
11/29 5338 ft 98 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
CTAF CTAF 126.7 MHz
FSS BRISBANE CNTR 134.65 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
CKN Cooktown NDB 260 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

A local taxi service is available in Cooktown. It is highly recommended to pre-book your taxi to align with your flight's arrival, as vehicles do not typically wait at the terminal.

Rental Cars

Car rental services are available from local companies, some of which represent major brands. A range of vehicles, including 4WDs suitable for the region, can be hired. All car rentals must be booked in advance to arrange for vehicle pick-up at the airport.

Public Transportation

There is no public bus or train service that connects directly to Cooktown Airport. Onward travel must be arranged via a pre-booked taxi or rental car.

AI-Generated Content: This ground transportation information was compiled using AI from publicly available sources. Prices, schedules, and availability may change; please verify with official airport or transportation provider websites before traveling.

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