Garden Point Airport (GPN)

Pirlangimpi, AU 🇦🇺 Medium Airport

ICAO

YGPT

IATA

GPN

Elevation

90 ft

Region

AU-NT

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Airport Information

GPS Code: YGPT

Local Code: Not available

Location: -11.399686° N, 130.425568° E

Continent: Oceania

Type: Medium Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Garden Point Airport (YGPT/GPN) in Pirlangimpi, AU, primarily serves as a vital aerial gateway for the remote Tiwi Islands, connecting residents, workers, and visitors via charter flights from Darwin. While direct traveler reviews regarding sentiment and satisfaction are scarce, available information suggests the airport facilitates efficient and reliable access to the community.

What Travelers Love
  • Efficient and Reliable Access: The airport provides "fast and scenic access to the island" through regular charter flights by Fly Tiwi from Darwin, which are described as efficient and reliable.
  • Essential Connection: It serves as a crucial link for accessing the Pirlangimpi community on Melville Island, supporting both local residents and those visiting for work or cultural experiences.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Information: Detailed public traveler reviews concerning terminal facilities, amenities, cleanliness, security wait times, or customs/immigration experiences are not readily available in recent searches.
  • No Road Access: The community of Pirlangimpi, and by extension the airport, lacks road access to the mainland, meaning air travel is the primary means of entry for most travelers.
  • Scarcity of Facilities Information: Specific details about airport facilities, such as lounges, shops, or extensive amenities, are not highlighted in available information, suggesting a more basic operational setup typical of a regional airport serving a remote area.

Overall, Garden Point Airport appears to function primarily as a practical and necessary entry point to Pirlangimpi, with its main strength being the provision of reliable charter air services. The lack of public reviews points to its role as a functional, rather than a tourist-centric, hub, with information on traveler experiences or detailed facilities being very limited.

Last updated: 69 days ago

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
04/22 4314 ft 98 ft COP Active Lighted

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CTAF CTAF 126.7 MHz
FSS BRISBANE CNTR 118.15 MHz

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