Snake Bay Airport — Milikapiti, Australia
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Snake Bay Airport
Snake Bay Airport, coded SNB, is a remote airstrip serving the Snake Bay area on Melville Island in Australia's Northern Territory. This sparsely populated island, home to the Tiwi Islands' Aboriginal communities, relies on small aircraft for essential connections to Darwin and other regional centers, since the island lacks bridge access to the mainland. SNB primarily supports charter flights, medical evacuations, and supply runs critical to the daily life of Indigenous residents living in this remote tropical environment. The airstrip's basic infrastructure reflects the broader pattern of minimal aviation facilities found across Australia's Top End, where air transport remains indispensable for communities separated from major population centers by water and rugged terrain.
Runways at Snake Bay Airport (SNB)
No published runway data for this airport.
Radio frequencies for Snake Bay Airport (SNB)
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Airports near Snake Bay Airport (SNB)
- Garden Point Airport (GPN) — 24.4 km (15.2 mi)
- Bathurst Island Airport (BRT) — 38.8 km (24.1 mi)
- Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) — 113.8 km (70.7 mi)
- Port Keats Airport (PKT) — 337.5 km (209.7 mi)
- Tindal Airport (KTR) — 392.7 km (244.0 mi)
- Maningrida Airport (MNG) — 396.8 km (246.6 mi)
- East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (KNX) — 528.2 km (328.2 mi)
- Elcho Island Airport (ELC) — 540.1 km (335.6 mi)
SNB, Snake Bay Airport on Melville Island, supports Tiwi Islands communities in Australia's Northern Territory with essential charter, medical, and supply flights connecting to Darwin.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Snake Bay Airport?
The IATA code for Snake Bay Airport is SNB.
What is the ICAO code for Snake Bay Airport?
The ICAO code for Snake Bay Airport is YSNK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.