Shark Bay Airport (YSHK)
Medium airport · Denham, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Shark Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YSHK |
| IATA | MJK |
| Elevation | 111 ft (34 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°53'50" E 113°34'33" -25.89729, 113.57580 |
| Location | Denham, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,545 ft (1690 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Shark Bay Airport at a glance
Shark Bay Airport is a medium airport in Denham, Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as MJK. The field elevation of 111 ft (34 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YSHK 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, 18/36, offers 5,545 ft (1690 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YSHK 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 Shark Bay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carnarvon Airport | YCAR | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Geraldton Airport | YGEL | 341 km (184 NM) |
| Learmonth Airport | YPLM | 411 km (222 NM) |
| Mount Magnet Airport | YMOG | 489 km (264 NM) |
| Meekatharra Airport | YMEK | 502 km (271 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shark Bay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 111 ft field elevation of Shark Bay 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 Shark Bay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shark Bay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shark Bay Airport is YSHK, and its IATA code is MJK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shark Bay Airport above sea level?
Shark Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 111 feet (34 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shark Bay Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.8973, 113.5758 — in Denham, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Carnarvon Airport, about 113 km away.
Does YSHK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YSHK 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 Shark Bay Airport?
Shark Bay Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,545 ft (1690 m) with a ASP surface.