Elcho Island Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Elcho Island, Australia. Its IATA code is ELC and its ICAO code is YELD. The airport lies at an elevation of 101 ft (31 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 4,724 ft (1,440 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Darwin time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ELC
- ICAO code
- YELD
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 101 ft (31 m)
- Coordinates
- -12.0194, 135.5710
- Time zone
- Australia/Darwin
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,724 ft · 1,440 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Elcho Island Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LEL Lake Evella Airport | Australia | 59 km · 37 mi |
| MGT Milingimbi Airport | Milingimbi Island, Australia | 74 km · 46 mi |
| RAM Ramingining Airport | Australia | 82 km · 51 mi |
| GOV Gove Airport | Nhulunbuy, Australia | 138 km · 86 mi |
| MNG Maningrida Airport | Maningrida, Australia | 145 km · 90 mi |
| GTE Groote Eylandt Airport | Groote Eylandt, Australia | 238 km · 148 mi |
| MCV McArthur River Mine Airport | McArthur River Mine, Australia | 495 km · 308 mi |
| DRW Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin | Darwin, Australia | 511 km · 318 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ELC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,906 | 1,806 | 1,569 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 3,791 | 2,356 | 2,047 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,308 | 3,298 | 2,866 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,115 | 3,800 | 3,302 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,732 | 4,804 | 4,175 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,614 | 5,974 | 5,191 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,094 | 6,894 | 5,990 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,219 | 7,593 | 6,598 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,288 | 7,635 | 6,635 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,626 | 8,467 | 7,357 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,067 | 8,741 | 7,595 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,118 | 8,773 | 7,623 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,132 | 8,781 | 7,630 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,307 | 9,511 | 8,265 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,733 | 9,776 | 8,495 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,067 | 9,984 | 8,675 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 127.150 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 123.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Elcho Island Airport?
The IATA code of Elcho Island Airport is ELC and its ICAO code is YELD.
Where is Elcho Island Airport located?
Elcho Island Airport is in Elcho Island, Northern Territory, Australia, at -12.0194, 135.5710.
What time zone is Elcho Island Airport in?
Elcho Island Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Darwin. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Elcho Island Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 4,724 ft (1,440 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Elcho Island Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Lake Evella Airport (LEL), about 59 km (37 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.