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Tennant Creek Airport (YTNK/TCA) — Tennant Creek, Australia

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 126.7
Runways: 07/25, 11/29
Elevation: 1,236 ft

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77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YTNK
Name: Tennant Creek Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -19.634399
Longitude: 134.182999
Elevation: 1236 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Tennant Creek
IATA Code: TCA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Australia/Darwin
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 1959x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 1057x18m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 126.700 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 5-8/tonne
Parking Fee: AUD 3-5/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Tennant Creek Airport. Stuart Highway midpoint NT. Council-owned. Small remote outback town. RFDS service. GST applicable.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Very limited fuel. Remote premium. Pre-arrange all uplifts.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Extreme desert heat. Remote outback. Wildlife on runway risk. Runway 1524m.

Airport Services

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Australia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers YTNK. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

YBNY Brunchilly Airport 49 NM YKUR Kurundi Airport 59 NM YWAC Wauchope Airport 60 NM YEPR Epenarra Airport 78 NM YWBI Warrabri Airport 83 NM YMYW Murray Downs Airport 89 NM YBKS Barkly Wayside Inn Airport 93 NM YCCK Canteen Creek Airport 100 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YTNK?: The tower frequency at Tennant Creek Airport is 126.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at YTNK?: Tennant Creek Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does YTNK require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict. Permit details for Australia
Where is YTNK located?: Tennant Creek Airport (YTNK) is located in Tennant Creek, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YTNK?: The IATA code for Tennant Creek Airport is TCA.
How long is the runway at YTNK?: The main runway at Tennant Creek Airport (07/25) measures 1959x30m.

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