Thangool Airport (YTNG)
Medium airport · Biloela, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Thangool Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YTNG |
| IATA | THG |
| Elevation | 644 ft (196 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 24°29'42" E 150°34'41" -24.49486, 150.57797 |
| Location | Biloela, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,993 ft (1522 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 2,605 ft (794 m) | 98 ft | CLA | Yes |
Thangool Airport at a glance
Thangool Airport is a medium airport in Biloela, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as THG. The field elevation of 644 ft (196 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YTNG 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 — 10/28 — offers 4,993 ft (1522 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YTNG 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 Thangool Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Airport | YGLA | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Rockhampton Airport | YBRK | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Bundaberg Airport | YBUD | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Blackwater Airport | YBTR | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Hervey Bay Airport | YHBA | 250 km (135 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Thangool Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 644 ft field elevation of Thangool 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 Thangool Airport
What is the ICAO code of Thangool Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Thangool Airport is YTNG, and its IATA code is THG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Thangool Airport above sea level?
Thangool Airport sits at an elevation of 644 feet (196 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Thangool Airport located?
The airport lies at -24.4949, 150.5780 — in Biloela, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gladstone Airport, about 96 km away.
Does YTNG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YTNG 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 Thangool Airport?
Thangool Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,993 ft (1522 m) with a ASP surface.