Snake Bay Airport (YSNK)
Medium airport · Milikapiti, Northern Territory, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Snake Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YSNK |
| IATA | SNB |
| Elevation | 173 ft (53 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 11°25'4" E 130°38'55" -11.41767, 130.64848 |
| Location | Milikapiti, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,734 ft (1443 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Snake Bay Airport at a glance
Snake Bay Airport is a medium airport in Milikapiti, Northern Territory, Australia, known to airline systems as SNB. The field elevation of 173 ft (53 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YSNK 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 4,734 ft (1443 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 YSNK 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 Snake Bay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Point Airport | YGPT | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Bathurst Island Airport | YBTI | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin | YPDN | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Port Keats Airport | YPKT | 337 km (182 NM) |
| Tindal Airport | YPTN | 393 km (212 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Snake Bay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 173 ft field elevation of Snake 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 Snake Bay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Snake Bay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Snake Bay Airport is YSNK, and its IATA code is SNB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Snake Bay Airport above sea level?
Snake Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 173 feet (53 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Snake Bay Airport located?
The airport lies at -11.4177, 130.6485 — in Milikapiti, Northern Territory, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Garden Point Airport, about 24 km away.
Does YSNK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YSNK 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 Snake Bay Airport?
Snake Bay Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,734 ft (1443 m) with a ASP surface.