RAAF Base Tindal
RAAF Base Tindal (IATA: KTR, ICAO: YPTN) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
military air base and civil aviation airfield located 8 nautical miles (15 km;
9.2 mi) east southeast of the town of Katherine, Northern Territory in
Australia. The base is currently home to No. 75 Squadron and a number of
non-flying units, and also hosts the Katherine Tindal Civilian Airport.
A general aviation apron and civilian passenger terminal were built under an
agreement between the RAAF and Katherine Town Council. The civilian area is
known as Katherine Tindal Civilian Airport. Passenger aircraft as large as the
Boeing 737 can use the airport.
The airport resides at an elevation of 135 metres (443 ft) above sea level. It
has one runway designated 14/32 with asphalt surface measuring 2,744 metres
(9,003 ft) in length.
Airnorth is the airline offers
scheduled commercial flights to / from this Airport.
| Airport Name | ICAO / IATA | Air Base |
|---|---|---|
| RAAF Base Tindal | YPTN / KTR | Royal Australian Air Force |
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