Ngukurr Airport (YNGU)
Medium airport · Roper River, Northern Territory, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Ngukurr Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YNGU |
| IATA | RPM |
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 14°43'22" E 134°44'49" -14.72280, 134.74699 |
| Location | Roper River, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,020 ft (1530 m) | 59 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ngukurr Airport at a glance
Ngukurr Airport is a medium airport in Roper River, Northern Territory, Australia, known to airline systems as RPM. The field elevation of 45 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YNGU 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, 11/29, offers 5,020 ft (1530 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YNGU 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 Ngukurr Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Groote Eylandt Airport | YGTE | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Tindal Airport | YPTN | 256 km (138 NM) |
| Maningrida Airport | YMGD | 302 km (163 NM) |
| Elcho Island Airport | YELD | 314 km (170 NM) |
| Gove Airport | YPGV | 353 km (191 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ngukurr Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 45 ft field elevation of Ngukurr 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 Ngukurr Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ngukurr Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ngukurr Airport is YNGU, and its IATA code is RPM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ngukurr Airport above sea level?
Ngukurr Airport sits at an elevation of 45 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ngukurr Airport located?
The airport lies at -14.7228, 134.7470 — in Roper River, Northern Territory, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Groote Eylandt Airport, about 202 km away.
Does YNGU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YNGU 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 Ngukurr Airport?
Ngukurr Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,020 ft (1530 m) with a ASP surface.