Tindal Airport (YPTN)
Medium airport · Northern Territory, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Tindal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPTN |
| IATA | KTR |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 14°31'16" E 132°22'41" -14.52110, 132.37801 |
| Location | Northern Territory, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,003 ft (2744 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tindal Airport at a glance
Tindal Airport is a medium airport in Northern Territory, Australia, known to airline systems as KTR. The field elevation of 443 ft (135 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPTN 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, 14/32, offers 9,003 ft (2744 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 YPTN 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 Tindal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nackeroo Airfield | YNKR | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Ngukurr Airport | YNGU | 256 km (138 NM) |
| Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin | YPDN | 285 km (154 NM) |
| Port Keats Airport | YPKT | 308 km (166 NM) |
| Maningrida Airport | YMGD | 340 km (184 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tindal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 443 ft field elevation of Tindal 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 Tindal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tindal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tindal Airport is YPTN, and its IATA code is KTR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tindal Airport above sea level?
Tindal Airport sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tindal Airport located?
The airport lies at -14.5211, 132.3780 — in Northern Territory, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nackeroo Airfield, about 236 km away.
Does YPTN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPTN 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 Tindal Airport?
Tindal Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,003 ft (2744 m) with a ASP surface.