Groote Eylandt Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Groote Eylandt, Australia. Its IATA code is GTE and its ICAO code is YGTE. The airport lies at an elevation of 53 ft (16 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 6,237 ft (1,901 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Darwin time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GTE
- ICAO code
- YGTE
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 53 ft (16 m)
- Coordinates
- -13.9724, 136.4586
- Time zone
- Australia/Darwin
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,237 ft · 1,901 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Groote Eylandt Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LEL Lake Evella Airport | Australia | 178 km · 111 mi |
| GOV Gove Airport | Nhulunbuy, Australia | 193 km · 120 mi |
| ELC Elcho Island Airport | Elcho Island, Australia | 238 km · 148 mi |
| RAM Ramingining Airport | Australia | 247 km · 153 mi |
| MGT Milingimbi Airport | Milingimbi Island, Australia | 269 km · 167 mi |
| MCV McArthur River Mine Airport | McArthur River Mine, Australia | 278 km · 173 mi |
| MNG Maningrida Airport | Maningrida, Australia | 322 km · 200 mi |
| ONG Mornington Island Airport | Australia | 418 km · 260 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GTE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,670 | 1,659 | 1,442 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 3,961 | 2,461 | 2,139 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,518 | 3,429 | 2,979 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,351 | 3,946 | 3,429 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,939 | 4,933 | 4,287 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,797 | 6,088 | 5,290 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,069 | 6,878 | 5,977 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,252 | 7,613 | 6,615 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,500 | 7,767 | 6,750 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,856 | 8,610 | 7,482 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,094 | 8,757 | 7,610 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,298 | 8,884 | 7,720 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,353 | 8,919 | 7,750 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,358 | 9,543 | 8,293 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 15,844 | 9,845 | 8,555 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,846 | 9,846 | 8,556 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.000 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 122.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Groote Eylandt Airport?
The IATA code of Groote Eylandt Airport is GTE and its ICAO code is YGTE.
Where is Groote Eylandt Airport located?
Groote Eylandt Airport is in Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory, Australia, at -13.9724, 136.4586.
What time zone is Groote Eylandt Airport in?
Groote Eylandt 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 Groote Eylandt Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 6,237 ft (1,901 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Groote Eylandt Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Lake Evella Airport (LEL), about 178 km (111 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.