Groote Eylandt Airport — Groote Eylandt, Australia
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Distance & flight time from GTE
Groote Eylandt Airport
GTE serves Groote Eylandt Airport on Groote Eylandt, a large island in the Gulf of Carpentaria off Australia's Northern Territory coast. The island is home to significant manganese mining operations, and GTE plays a key role supporting workers, supplies, and logistics tied to that industry alongside serving the local Anindilyakwa Aboriginal community. Regional carriers connect GTE to Darwin and other Northern Territory towns, since the island has no road or bridge connection to the mainland. As a medium airport, GTE has a sealed runway capable of handling turboprop aircraft used on these regional routes, making it a vital transport link for an otherwise isolated island community.
Runways at Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6237 ft (1901 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 122.2 MHz |
Airports near Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)
- Gove Airport (GOV) — 193.3 km (120.1 mi)
- Ngukurr Airport (RPM) — 202.4 km (125.8 mi)
- Elcho Island Airport (ELC) — 237.5 km (147.6 mi)
- Maningrida Airport (MNG) — 321.7 km (199.9 mi)
- Tindal Airport (KTR) — 444.0 km (275.9 mi)
- Kowanyama Airport (KWM) — 593.6 km (368.8 mi)
- Weipa Airport (WEI) — 608.5 km (378.1 mi)
- Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) — 628.0 km (390.2 mi)
GTE connects Groote Eylandt's mining and Indigenous communities to mainland Australia; it should not be confused with similarly short codes for other Gulf of Carpentaria airstrips.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Groote Eylandt Airport?
The IATA code for Groote Eylandt Airport is GTE.
What is the ICAO code for Groote Eylandt Airport?
The ICAO code for Groote Eylandt Airport is YGTE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.