Regional airport · Galiwinku, Australia
Elcho Island
- Elevation
- 101 ft
- Coordinates
- 12°01′S 135°34′E
- Local time
- Australia/Darwin
Photo: Stephenmshields · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
YELD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Elcho Island (YELD/ELC) has one runway, 10/28, 4,724 ft (1,440 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YELD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Australia/Darwin
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Elcho Island
Elevation
101 ft
Position
-12.0194, 135.5710
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · YELD
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,724 ft (1,440 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YELD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Elcho Island (YELD / ELC) in Galiwinku, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YELD is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YELD
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 YELD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YELD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at YELD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YELD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YELD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YELD: 12° 1′ 10″ S 135° 34′ 16″ E; elevation 101 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Galiwinku
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Galiwinku. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YELD.
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Cargo Operations at YELD
Support for freighter operations into YELD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YELD sits in the network
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Operating into YELD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Elcho Island — one desk for the whole trip.