General aviation · Burketown, Australia
Burketown
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Coordinates
- 17°45′S 139°32′E
- Local time
- Australia/Brisbane
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Field information
YBKT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Burketown (YBKT/BUC) has 2 runways; the longest, 03/21, is 4,501 ft (1,372 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YBKT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Brisbane
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Burketown
Elevation
21 ft
Position
-17.7486, 139.5340
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Runways · YBKT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,501 ft (1,372 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 14/32 | 2,484 ft (757 m) | 98 ft | — | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YBKT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Burketown (YBKT / BUC) in Burketown, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YBKT is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YBKT
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Australia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Australia. Applicable permit lead times for Australia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Australia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at YBKT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YBKT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YBKT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YBKT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YBKT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YBKT: 17° 44′ 55″ S 139° 32′ 2″ E; elevation 21 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Burketown
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Burketown. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YBKT.
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Cargo Operations at YBKT
Support for freighter operations into YBKT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into YBKT?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Burketown — one desk for the whole trip.