Telfer Airport (YTEF)
Medium airport · Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Telfer Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YTEF |
| IATA | TEF |
| Elevation | 970 ft (296 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°42'54" E 122°13'44" -21.71500, 122.22900 |
| Location | Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Telfer Airport at a glance
Telfer Airport is a medium airport in Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as TEF. The field elevation of 970 ft (296 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YTEF 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, 12/30, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YTEF 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 Telfer Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newman Airport | YNWN | 313 km (169 NM) |
| Port Hedland International Airport | YPPD | 402 km (217 NM) |
| Broome International Airport | YBRM | 419 km (226 NM) |
| Paraburdoo Airport | YPBO | 488 km (264 NM) |
| RAAF Base Curtin | YCIN | 489 km (264 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Telfer Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 970 ft field elevation of Telfer 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 Telfer Airport
What is the ICAO code of Telfer Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Telfer Airport is YTEF, and its IATA code is TEF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Telfer Airport above sea level?
Telfer Airport sits at an elevation of 970 feet (296 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Telfer Airport located?
The airport lies at -21.7150, 122.2290 — in Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Newman Airport, about 313 km away.
Does YTEF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YTEF 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 Telfer Airport?
Telfer Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.