Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE): Codes, Runways & Location
Groote Eylandt Airport (IATA: GTE · ICAO: YGTE) is a medium-sized airport serving Groote Eylandt, Australia. It lies at 13.9724° S, 136.4586° E, 53 ft (16 m) above sea level.
Overview of Groote Eylandt Airport
Groote Eylandt Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Groote Eylandt in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code GTE and the ICAO code YGTE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Groote Eylandt Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1901 m (6237 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 53 ft (16 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Milyakburra Airport (BCZ) about 35 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 ≈ 1,901 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Groote Eylandt Airport
Where is Groote Eylandt Airport located?
Groote Eylandt Airport is located in Groote Eylandt, Australia. Its coordinates are 13.9724° S, 136.4586° E.
What is the airport code for Groote Eylandt Airport?
Groote Eylandt Airport has an IATA code of GTE and an ICAO code of YGTE.
How long is the runway at Groote Eylandt Airport?
Groote Eylandt Airport's longest runway is about 1901 m (6237 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Groote Eylandt Airport have?
Groote Eylandt Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Groote Eylandt Airport a major airport?
Groote Eylandt Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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