Northern Peninsula Airport
Northern Peninsula Airport is a small airport serving Bamaga at the tip of Far North Queensland, Australia. Identified by IATA code ABM and ICAO code YNPE, it acts as an important local gateway for the northern Cape York region, where long road journeys and seasonal conditions can make air travel especially valuable. Sitting at an elevation of 34 ft (10 m), the airport is modest in scale, but for many visitors it is a practical arrival point for reaching communities across the Northern Peninsula Area.
About Northern Peninsula Airport
Northern Peninsula Airport is a small airport serving Bamaga at the tip of Far North Queensland, Australia. Identified by IATA code ABM and ICAO code YNPE, it acts as an important local gateway for the northern Cape York region, where long road journeys and seasonal conditions can make air travel especially valuable. Sitting at an elevation of 34 ft (10 m), the airport is modest in scale, but for many visitors it is a practical arrival point for reaching communities across the Northern Peninsula Area.
Overview
Northern Peninsula Airport is a small airport serving Bamaga at the tip of Far North Queensland, Australia. Identified by IATA code ABM and ICAO code YNPE, it acts as an important local gateway for the northern Cape York region, where long road journeys and seasonal conditions can make air travel especially valuable. Sitting at an elevation of 34 ft (10 m), the airport is modest in scale, but for many visitors it is a practical arrival point for reaching communities across the Northern Peninsula Area.
What travellers should know
- Airport codes: ABM and YNPE
- Location served: Bamaga, Australia
- Airport type: small airport
- Elevation: 34 ft (10 m)
- Runway: 13/31, 5462 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Time zone: Australia/Brisbane
Facilities and airfield
The airport has a single lighted asphalt runway, 13/31, measuring 5462 ft, which supports regular operations while keeping the layout straightforward and easy to understand for arriving and departing passengers. Because this is a small airport, travellers should expect a simpler experience than at major city hubs, with fewer distractions and a quicker path between check-in, arrival, and onward ground transport. That smaller scale can be a real advantage if you prefer an airport that is functional, easy to navigate, and closely tied to the local area it serves.
Planning your visit
When arranging flights or pickups, remember that the airport operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, which is useful to confirm if you are coordinating travel from elsewhere in Australia. For the most reliable local information, including airport details and community updates, the official source is http://www.nparc.qld.gov.au/airport.
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FAQ
Northern Peninsula Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Northern Peninsula Airport is located in Bamaga, Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -10.940°, 142.450°.
- Its IATA code is ABM and its ICAO code is YBAM.
- Northern Peninsula Airport serves Bamaga, Australia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Northern Peninsula Airport operates on Australia/Brisbane local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Northern Peninsula Airport sits at latitude -10.940° and longitude 142.450°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ABM. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ABM is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ABM on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Airport Road, Bamaga, Queensland, 4876, Australia, the phone number is +61 7 4090 4100, the official website is http://www.nparc.qld.gov.au/airport. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Australia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.