General aviation · East Arnhem, Australia
Cape Shield (Djarrakpi)
- Elevation
- 30 ft
- Coordinates
- 13°17′S 136°21′E
- Local time
- Australia/Darwin
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Field information
YCHI runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Darwin
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
East Arnhem
Elevation
30 ft
Position
-13.2878, 136.3548
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YCHI.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at CAPE SHIELD (DJARRAKPI) (YCHI / FX9) in East Arnhem, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YCHI 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 YCHI
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 YCHI
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YCHI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YCHI
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YCHI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YCHI
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YCHI: 13° 17′ 16″ S 136° 21′ 17″ E; elevation 30 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in East Arnhem
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into East Arnhem. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YCHI.
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Cargo Operations at YCHI
Support for freighter operations into YCHI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YCHI sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into YCHI?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Cape Shield (Djarrakpi) — one desk for the whole trip.