Bathurst Island Airport — Wurrumiyanga, Australia
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Distance & flight time from BRT
Bathurst Island Airport
Bathurst Island Airport, coded BRT, serves the community of Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island, part of the Tiwi Islands north of Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory. Records put the airstrip 67 feet above sea level, with a single runway serving all arrivals and departures at the site. Traffic through BRT is dominated by light aircraft on short charter and scheduled hops rather than large commercial jets. For residents of Wurrumiyanga, the airstrip stands as the most practical transport link available, since barge and boat crossings of the Beagle Gulf and Clarence Strait remain the main alternative route to Darwin.
Runways at Bathurst Island Airport (BRT)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 4823 ft (1470 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bathurst Island Airport (BRT)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 118.15 MHz |
Airports near Bathurst Island Airport (BRT)
- Snake Bay Airport (SNB) — 38.8 km (24.1 mi)
- Garden Point Airport (GPN) — 45.6 km (28.3 mi)
- Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) — 77.9 km (48.4 mi)
- Port Keats Airport (PKT) — 300.3 km (186.6 mi)
- Tindal Airport (KTR) — 361.0 km (224.3 mi)
- Maningrida Airport (MNG) — 395.0 km (245.4 mi)
- East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (KNX) — 491.5 km (305.4 mi)
- Elcho Island Airport (ELC) — 539.9 km (335.5 mi)
Locals and freight operators search BRT mainly to check the light-aircraft schedule linking Wurrumiyanga to Darwin, since Bathurst Island Airport has no large-jet service. Visitors researching Tiwi Islands art tours also encounter the code when mapping out onward transport.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bathurst Island Airport?
The IATA code for Bathurst Island Airport is BRT.
What is the ICAO code for Bathurst Island Airport?
The ICAO code for Bathurst Island Airport is YBTI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.