Gove Airport (GOV): Codes, Runways & Location
Gove Airport (IATA: GOV · ICAO: YPGV) is a medium-sized airport serving Nhulunbuy, Australia. It lies at 12.2694° S, 136.8180° E, 192 ft (59 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gove Airport
Gove Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Nhulunbuy in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code GOV and the ICAO code YPGV. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gove Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2208 m (7244 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 192 ft (59 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 113 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 ≈ 2,208 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gove Airport
Where is Gove Airport located?
Gove Airport is located in Nhulunbuy, Australia. Its coordinates are 12.2694° S, 136.8180° E.
What is the airport code for Gove Airport?
Gove Airport has an IATA code of GOV and an ICAO code of YPGV.
How long is the runway at Gove Airport?
Gove Airport's longest runway is about 2208 m (7244 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Gove Airport have?
Gove Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gove Airport a major airport?
Gove Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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