Fitzroy Crossing Airport (YFTZ)
Medium airport · Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Fitzroy Crossing Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YFTZ |
| IATA | FIZ |
| Elevation | 368 ft (112 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 18°11'1" E 125°33'35" -18.18360, 125.55978 |
| Location | Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fitzroy Crossing Airport at a glance
Fitzroy Crossing Airport is a medium airport in Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as FIZ. The field elevation of 368 ft (112 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YFTZ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YFTZ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Fitzroy Crossing Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAAF Base Curtin | YCIN | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Derby Airport | YDBY | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Halls Creek Airport | YHLC | 223 km (120 NM) |
| Broome International Airport | YBRM | 353 km (191 NM) |
| East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport | YPKU | 429 km (232 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fitzroy Crossing Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 368 ft field elevation of Fitzroy Crossing Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Fitzroy Crossing Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fitzroy Crossing Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fitzroy Crossing Airport is YFTZ, and its IATA code is FIZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fitzroy Crossing Airport above sea level?
Fitzroy Crossing Airport sits at an elevation of 368 feet (112 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fitzroy Crossing Airport located?
The airport lies at -18.1836, 125.5598 — in Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAAF Base Curtin, about 195 km away.
Does YFTZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YFTZ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Fitzroy Crossing Airport?
Fitzroy Crossing Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a ASP surface.