Tindal Airport — , Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereTindal Airport in uses the IATA code KTR, with YPTN as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from KTR
Tindal Airport
Tindal Airport is a Royal Australian Air Force base near Katherine in the Northern Territory, in the tropical north of the country. At an elevation of about 443 feet, it has a single asphalt runway of roughly 9,003 feet, sized for military jets, and the base occasionally handles civilian services alongside its defense role. The area around Katherine is known for its gorge country and its position on the routes across the Top End. As a primarily military facility, Tindal is not a conventional passenger hub, but the KTR code identifies the airfield in aviation databases, marking an important defense site in Australia's remote and strategically significant northern interior.
Runways at Tindal Airport (KTR)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9003 ft (2744 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Tindal Airport (KTR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.95 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 112.3 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 128.1 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.7 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 122.6 MHz |
| GND | GND | 135.85 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.7 MHz |
Airports near Tindal Airport (KTR)
- Ngukurr Airport (RPM) — 255.9 km (159.0 mi)
- Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) — 284.6 km (176.8 mi)
- Port Keats Airport (PKT) — 308.3 km (191.6 mi)
- Maningrida Airport (MNG) — 339.8 km (211.1 mi)
- Bathurst Island Airport (BRT) — 361.0 km (224.3 mi)
- Snake Bay Airport (SNB) — 392.7 km (244.0 mi)
- Garden Point Airport (GPN) — 406.5 km (252.6 mi)
- East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (KNX) — 418.0 km (259.7 mi)
The KTR code mainly identifies the Tindal air base near Katherine in aviation databases, with limited civilian use. It keeps this Northern Territory defense field distinct from Australia's commercial airports on flight paperwork.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Tindal Airport?
The IATA code for Tindal Airport is KTR.
What is the ICAO code for Tindal Airport?
The ICAO code for Tindal Airport is YPTN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.