Regional airport · Katherine, Australia

Katherine/Tindal

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Elevation
443 ft
Coordinates
14°31′S 132°23′E
Local time
Australia/Darwin

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Field information

YPTN runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Katherine/Tindal (YPTN/KTR) has one runway, 14/32, 9,003 ft (2,744 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: Military: Mon-Thu 2200-0700Z, Fri 22. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YPTN, 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

    Katherine

  • Elevation

    443 ft

  • Position

    -14.5211, 132.3780

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Operating hours

    Military: Mon-Thu 2200-0700Z, Fri 22

Runways · YPTN

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
14/329,003 ft (2,744 m)150 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at YPTN.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Katherine/Tindal (YPTN / KTR) in Katherine, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YPTN 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 YPTN

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at YPTN

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at YPTN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at YPTN

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YPTN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to YPTN

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YPTN: 14° 31′ 16″ S 132° 22′ 41″ E; elevation 443 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Katherine

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Katherine. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YPTN.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at YPTN

    Support for freighter operations into YPTN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where YPTN sits in the network

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