Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

Elcho Island, AU 🇦🇺 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

YELD

IATA

ELC

Elevation

101 ft

Region

AU-NT

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Airport Information

GPS Code: YELD

Local Code: Not available

Location: -12.0194° N, 135.570999° E

Continent: Oceania

Type: Medium Airport

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Operating at Elcho Island Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
2 6 2 Jan 28, 2026

For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
10/28 4724 ft 98 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
CTAF CTAF 127.15 MHz
FSS BRISBANE CNTR 123.4 MHz

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Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

There are no formal, registered taxi services operating at Elcho Island Airport or in the Galiwin'ku community. Transportation must be pre-arranged. Visitors should contact their accommodation or the local organization they are visiting to organize a pickup from the airport.

Rental Cars

Standard commercial car rental agencies (e.g., Hertz, Avis, Budget) do not operate on Elcho Island. Vehicle access is extremely limited and generally not available for tourist rental. Any vehicle requirements must be arranged well in advance through a host organization on the island.

Public Transportation

There is no public transportation system, such as buses or shuttles, available on Elcho Island. The community is small, and transportation is typically by private vehicle or walking. All transfers from the airport need to be pre-arranged.

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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