Elcho Island Airport
Elcho Island · AustraliaICAO YELD
Elcho Island Airport (ELC) is an airport serving Elcho Island, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 12° 1' 9.8" S, 135° 34' 15.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 101 feet (31 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Darwin (GMT+9:30).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from ELC
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNG | Maningrida, Australia | 90 mi | 0h 40m | short-haul | 37 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at ELC
2 active airlines serving Elcho Island Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Elcho Island Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milingimbi Airport | MGT | Milingimbi | Australia | 74 km |
| Maningrida Airport | MNG | Maningrida | Australia | 146 km |
| Gove Airport | GOV | Gove | Australia | 139 km |
| Groote Eylandt Airport | GTE | Groote Eylandt | Australia | 237 km |
| McArthur River Mine Airport | MCV | McArthur River Mine | Australia | 493 km |
| Darwin International Airport | DRW | Darwin | Australia | 513 km |
| Mornington Island Airport | ONG | Mornington Island | Australia | 644 km |
| Saumlaki/Olilit Airport | SXK | Saumlaki | Indonesia | 646 km |
Other Airports in Australia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 12° 1' 9.8" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 135° 34' 15.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -12.019400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 135.570999
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Australia/Darwin
- UTC Offset
- GMT+9:30
- Current Local Time
- 04:01 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 101 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 31 m
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