Shepparton Airport (YSHT)
Medium airport · Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Shepparton Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YSHT |
| IATA | SHT |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 36°25'42" E 145°23'29" -36.42834, 145.39147 |
| Location | Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,388 ft (423 m) | 98 ft | GVL | No |
| 18/36 | 4,521 ft (1378 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Shepparton Airport at a glance
Shepparton Airport is a medium airport in Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as SHT. The field elevation of 374 ft (114 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YSHT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 4,521 ft (1378 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 YSHT 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 Shepparton Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benalla Airport | YBLA | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Echuca Airport | YECH | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Wangaratta Airport | YWGT | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Corowa Airport | YCOR | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Deniliquin Airport | YDLQ | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shepparton Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 374 ft field elevation of Shepparton 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 Shepparton Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shepparton Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shepparton Airport is YSHT, and its IATA code is SHT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shepparton Airport above sea level?
Shepparton Airport sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shepparton Airport located?
The airport lies at -36.4283, 145.3915 — in Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Benalla Airport, about 57 km away.
Does YSHT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YSHT 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 Shepparton Airport?
Shepparton Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,521 ft (1378 m) with a ASP surface.