Elcho Island Airport (ELC): Codes, Runways & Location
Elcho Island Airport (IATA: ELC · ICAO: YELD) is a medium-sized airport serving Elcho Island, Australia. It lies at 12.0194° S, 135.5710° E, 101 ft (31 m) above sea level.
Overview of Elcho Island Airport
Elcho Island Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Elcho Island in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code ELC and the ICAO code YELD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Elcho Island Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1440 m (4724 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 101 ft (31 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lake Evella Airport (LEL) about 59 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,440 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Elcho Island Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elcho Island Airport
Where is Elcho Island Airport located?
Elcho Island Airport is located in Elcho Island, Australia. Its coordinates are 12.0194° S, 135.5710° E.
What is the airport code for Elcho Island Airport?
Elcho Island Airport has an IATA code of ELC and an ICAO code of YELD.
How long is the runway at Elcho Island Airport?
Elcho Island Airport's longest runway is about 1440 m (4724 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Elcho Island Airport have?
Elcho Island Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Elcho Island Airport a major airport?
Elcho Island Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Elcho Island Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →