Thargomindah Airport (YTGM)
Medium airport · Thargomindah, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Thargomindah Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YTGM |
| IATA | XTG |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°59'11" E 143°48'43" -27.98637, 143.81206 |
| Location | Thargomindah, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,776 ft (846 m) | 98 ft | GVL | No |
| 13/31 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Thargomindah Airport at a glance
Thargomindah Airport is a medium airport in Thargomindah, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as XTG. The field elevation of 433 ft (132 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YTGM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 4,800 ft (1463 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 YTGM 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 Thargomindah Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quilpie Airport | YQLP | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Cunnamulla Airport | YCMU | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Tibooburra Airport | YTIB | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Charleville Airport | YBCV | 299 km (161 NM) |
| Windorah Airport | YWDH | 308 km (166 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Thargomindah Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 433 ft field elevation of Thargomindah 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 Thargomindah Airport
What is the ICAO code of Thargomindah Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Thargomindah Airport is YTGM, and its IATA code is XTG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Thargomindah Airport above sea level?
Thargomindah Airport sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Thargomindah Airport located?
The airport lies at -27.9864, 143.8121 — in Thargomindah, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Quilpie Airport, about 159 km away.
Does YTGM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YTGM 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 Thargomindah Airport?
Thargomindah Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,800 ft (1463 m) with a ASP surface.