Telfer Airport — , Australia

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Searching for an airport code near ? Telfer Airport is identified as TEF (ICAO: YTEF).

Distance & flight time from TEF

Telfer Airport

Telfer Airport, coded TEF, serves the remote Telfer gold and copper mine in the Great Sandy Desert of Western Australia, one of the country's significant fly-in fly-out mining operations. Rather than serving a town or city, TEF exists almost exclusively to transport mine workers, equipment, and supplies to and from this isolated site operated by major Australian mining companies. Charter flights and scheduled FIFO services connect Telfer to Perth and other regional hubs, reflecting the broader pattern of remote resource extraction across the Australian outback. The airport's runway and facilities are built specifically to support industrial logistics rather than tourism, underscoring its purely functional role within Western Australia's mining sector.

Runways at Telfer Airport (TEF)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
12/306562 ft (2000 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Telfer Airport (TEF)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.7 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR123.4 MHz
UNICUNICOM126.7 MHz

Airports near Telfer Airport (TEF)

TEF is Telfer Airport in Western Australia, a mining-focused facility serving fly-in fly-out workers at the remote Telfer gold and copper mine.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Telfer Airport?

The IATA code for Telfer Airport is TEF.

What is the ICAO code for Telfer Airport?

The ICAO code for Telfer Airport is YTEF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.