Garden Point Airport (YGPT)
Medium airport · Pirlangimpi, Northern Territory, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Garden Point Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YGPT |
| IATA | GPN |
| Elevation | 90 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 11°23'59" E 130°25'32" -11.39969, 130.42557 |
| Location | Pirlangimpi, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,314 ft (1315 m) | 98 ft | COP | Yes |
Garden Point Airport at a glance
Garden Point Airport is a medium airport in Pirlangimpi, Northern Territory, Australia, known to airline systems as GPN. The field elevation of 90 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YGPT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 4,314 ft (1315 m) of cop surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YGPT 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 Garden Point Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snake Bay Airport | YSNK | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Bathurst Island Airport | YBTI | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin | YPDN | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Port Keats Airport | YPKT | 331 km (179 NM) |
| Tindal Airport | YPTN | 406 km (219 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Garden Point Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 90 ft field elevation of Garden Point 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 Garden Point Airport
What is the ICAO code of Garden Point Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Garden Point Airport is YGPT, and its IATA code is GPN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Garden Point Airport above sea level?
Garden Point Airport sits at an elevation of 90 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Garden Point Airport located?
The airport lies at -11.3997, 130.4256 — in Pirlangimpi, Northern Territory, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Snake Bay Airport, about 24 km away.
Does YGPT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YGPT 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 Garden Point Airport?
Garden Point Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,314 ft (1315 m) with a COP surface.