Katherine Gorge Airport

NoneAU 🇦🇺 Small Airport

ICAO

YKHG

IATA

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Elevation

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Region

AU-NT

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Airport Information

GPS Code: YKHG

Local Code: Not available

Location: -14.385302° N, 132.39315° E

Continent: OC

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

While direct, recent traveler reviews specifically for "Katherine Gorge Airport (YKHG)" are scarce, available information pertains to Katherine Tindal Airport (KTR/YPTN), the regional airport serving the Katherine area. General sentiment appears to be that it's a small, functional airport primarily used for connecting flights to Darwin and facilitating access to the surrounding natural attractions like Nitmiluk National Park. Travelers should manage expectations for a regional facility with limited services compared to larger airports.

What Travelers Love
  • Convenient Access to Katherine and Nitmiluk: The airport provides air access to the town of Katherine, which is a gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge). Flights to Katherine from Darwin take approximately 45 minutes.
  • Support for Regional Operations: The airport serves as a base for several companies offering private charters and scenic flights, including plane and helicopter tours over Nitmiluk Gorge, providing unique aerial perspectives.
  • Security Measures: As a Security Controlled Airport (Tindal Aerodrome), it has security surveillance cameras and an electronic gate system to control airside access.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Facilities and Amenities: The Domestic Terminal has limited ground handling services. There is no detailed information available regarding extensive amenities, food services, or shopping, suggesting a very basic offering typical of a small regional airport.
  • Lack of Direct Public Transportation to Nitmiluk: While car rentals (Thrifty, Hertz) and taxis are available from Katherine for the 20-minute drive to Nitmiluk Gorge, there isn't direct public transport from the airport to the National Park itself.
  • Infrequent Flight Schedule: Air North operates flights to Katherine from Darwin only three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), which may limit travel flexibility for some visitors.
  • No Specific Security Wait Time Data: While general tools exist to check airport security wait times, specific, recent data for Katherine Tindal Airport (KTR) is not readily available in public search results. This might be due to the airport's small size and lower passenger volume.

Overall, Katherine Tindal Airport (KTR/YPTN) fulfills its role as a regional hub for accessing Katherine and Nitmiluk National Park. Travelers should anticipate a basic airport experience and plan their onward transportation from Katherine in advance due to limited options directly from the terminal.

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
17/35 5577 ft - ft X Active

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CTAF CTAF 122.6 MHz
MISC MISC 117.3 MHz
MISC MISC 122.4 MHz
MISC MISC 127.3 MHz

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