Normanton Airport (YNTN)
Medium airport · Normanton, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Normanton Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YNTN |
| IATA | NTN |
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 17°41'3" E 141°4'11" -17.68409, 141.06966 |
| Location | Normanton, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,499 ft (1676 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Normanton Airport at a glance
Normanton Airport is a medium airport in Normanton, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as NTN. The field elevation of 73 ft (22 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YNTN 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, 14/32, offers 5,499 ft (1676 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YNTN 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 Normanton Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kowanyama Airport | YKOW | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Cloncurry Airport | YCCY | 337 km (182 NM) |
| Mount Isa Airport | YBMA | 371 km (200 NM) |
| Mareeba Airport | YMBA | 467 km (252 NM) |
| Coen Airport | YCOE | 488 km (264 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Normanton Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 73 ft field elevation of Normanton 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 Normanton Airport
What is the ICAO code of Normanton Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Normanton Airport is YNTN, and its IATA code is NTN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Normanton Airport above sea level?
Normanton Airport sits at an elevation of 73 feet (22 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Normanton Airport located?
The airport lies at -17.6841, 141.0697 — in Normanton, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kowanyama Airport, about 255 km away.
Does YNTN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YNTN 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 Normanton Airport?
Normanton Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,499 ft (1676 m) with a ASP surface.