Elcho Island Airport — Elcho Island, Australia
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Elcho Island Airport
Elcho Island Airport, with the code ELC, serves the remote Aboriginal community of Elcho Island off the coast of Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory. The airport is a vital transportation lifeline for the island, which lacks road access to the mainland, supporting the delivery of passengers, mail, freight, and medical evacuations via the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Elcho Island itself, known locally as Galiwinku, is one of the larger Aboriginal communities in the region, and the airstrip enables essential connectivity that would otherwise depend on boat travel across the Arafura Sea. ELC handles small charter and regional aircraft rather than large commercial jets.
Runways at Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4724 ft (1440 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 127.15 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 123.4 MHz |
Airports near Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
- Gove Airport (GOV) — 138.4 km (86.0 mi)
- Maningrida Airport (MNG) — 145.5 km (90.4 mi)
- Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) — 237.5 km (147.6 mi)
- Ngukurr Airport (RPM) — 313.5 km (194.8 mi)
- Tindal Airport (KTR) — 443.6 km (275.6 mi)
- Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) — 511.5 km (317.8 mi)
- Bathurst Island Airport (BRT) — 539.9 km (335.5 mi)
- Snake Bay Airport (SNB) — 540.1 km (335.6 mi)
ELC connects the remote Aboriginal community of Galiwinku on Elcho Island, Northern Territory, Australia; it is essential for medical evacuations and supply flights due to the island's lack of road access.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Elcho Island Airport?
The IATA code for Elcho Island Airport is ELC.
What is the ICAO code for Elcho Island Airport?
The ICAO code for Elcho Island Airport is YELD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.