Gove Airport (YPGV)
Medium airport · Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Gove Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPGV |
| IATA | GOV |
| Elevation | 192 ft (59 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°16'10" E 136°49'5" -12.26940, 136.81799 |
| Location | Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,244 ft (2208 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gove Airport at a glance
Gove Airport is a medium airport in Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, Australia, known to airline systems as GOV. The field elevation of 192 ft (59 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPGV 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, 13/31, offers 7,244 ft (2208 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YPGV 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 Gove Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elcho Island Airport | YELD | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Groote Eylandt Airport | YGTE | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Maningrida Airport | YMGD | 282 km (152 NM) |
| Ngukurr Airport | YNGU | 353 km (191 NM) |
| Tindal Airport | YPTN | 542 km (293 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gove Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 192 ft field elevation of Gove 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 Gove Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gove Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gove Airport is YPGV, and its IATA code is GOV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gove Airport above sea level?
Gove Airport sits at an elevation of 192 feet (59 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gove Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.2694, 136.8180 — in Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Elcho Island Airport, about 138 km away.
Does YPGV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPGV 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 Gove Airport?
Gove Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,244 ft (2208 m) with a ASP surface.