Telfer Airport — , Australia
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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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Telfer Airport (TEF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 123.4 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 126.7 MHz |
Airports near Telfer Airport (TEF)
- Newman Airport (ZNE) — 312.9 km (194.4 mi)
- Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) — 401.8 km (249.7 mi)
- Broome International Airport (BME) — 418.7 km (260.2 mi)
- Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) — 488.4 km (303.5 mi)
- RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) — 489.2 km (304.0 mi)
- Derby Airport (DRB) — 505.7 km (314.2 mi)
- Fitzroy Crossing Airport (FIZ) — 524.7 km (326.0 mi)
- Eliwana (WHB) — 556.0 km (345.5 mi)
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.