Gove Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Nhulunbuy, Australia. Its IATA code is GOV and its ICAO code is YPGV. The airport lies at an elevation of 192 ft (59 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 7,244 ft (2,208 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Darwin time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GOV
- ICAO code
- YPGV
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 192 ft (59 m)
- Coordinates
- -12.2694, 136.8180
- Time zone
- Australia/Darwin
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,244 ft · 2,208 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Gove Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LEL Lake Evella Airport | Australia | 113 km · 70 mi |
| ELC Elcho Island Airport | Elcho Island, Australia | 138 km · 86 mi |
| GTE Groote Eylandt Airport | Groote Eylandt, Australia | 193 km · 120 mi |
| RAM Ramingining Airport | Australia | 209 km · 130 mi |
| MGT Milingimbi Airport | Milingimbi Island, Australia | 210 km · 130 mi |
| MNG Maningrida Airport | Maningrida, Australia | 282 km · 175 mi |
| MCV McArthur River Mine Airport | McArthur River Mine, Australia | 471 km · 293 mi |
| AUU Aurukun Airport | Aurukun, Australia | 545 km · 339 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GOV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,815 | 1,749 | 1,520 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 3,928 | 2,441 | 2,121 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,326 | 3,310 | 2,876 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,184 | 3,842 | 3,339 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,857 | 4,882 | 4,243 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,748 | 6,057 | 5,263 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,198 | 6,958 | 6,046 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,119 | 7,530 | 6,544 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,410 | 7,711 | 6,701 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,730 | 8,531 | 7,414 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,008 | 8,704 | 7,564 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,169 | 8,804 | 7,651 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,215 | 8,833 | 7,675 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,216 | 9,455 | 8,216 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,674 | 9,739 | 8,463 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,029 | 9,960 | 8,655 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 127.800 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 125.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Gove Airport?
The IATA code of Gove Airport is GOV and its ICAO code is YPGV.
Where is Gove Airport located?
Gove Airport is in Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, Australia, at -12.2694, 136.8180.
What time zone is Gove Airport in?
Gove 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 Gove Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 7,244 ft (2,208 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Gove Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Lake Evella Airport (LEL), about 113 km (70 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.