Cooktown Airport
Cooktown Airport is a medium airport in Australia serving the Cooktown area and giving travellers practical access to this remote part of Far North Queensland. Identified by IATA code CTN and ICAO code YCKN, it is a straightforward regional gateway rather than a large, complex hub, which can make arrivals and departures feel quicker and easier to manage. For visitors heading to Cooktown for coastal scenery, road trips, or onward travel into the wider Cape York region, the airport is best thought of as a functional entry point where simple planning matters more than big-airport amenities.
About Cooktown Airport
Cooktown Airport is a medium airport in Australia serving the Cooktown area and giving travellers practical access to this remote part of Far North Queensland. Identified by IATA code CTN and ICAO code YCKN, it is a straightforward regional gateway rather than a large, complex hub, which can make arrivals and departures feel quicker and easier to manage. For visitors heading to Cooktown for coastal scenery, road trips, or onward travel into the wider Cape York region, the airport is best thought of as a functional entry point where simple planning matters more than big-airport amenities.
Overview
Cooktown Airport is a medium airport in Australia serving the Cooktown area and giving travellers practical access to this remote part of Far North Queensland. Identified by IATA code CTN and ICAO code YCKN, it is a straightforward regional gateway rather than a large, complex hub, which can make arrivals and departures feel quicker and easier to manage. For visitors heading to Cooktown for coastal scenery, road trips, or onward travel into the wider Cape York region, the airport is best thought of as a functional entry point where simple planning matters more than big-airport amenities.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Cooktown Airport
- Codes: CTN (IATA) and YCKN (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport in Australia
- Elevation: 26 ft (8 m) above sea level
- Runway: 11/29, 5338 ft, asphalt, and lighted
- Time zone: Australia/Brisbane
What travellers should know
The airport’s single lighted asphalt runway, designated 11/29, supports reliable operations for regional traffic and is long enough to signal a more capable airfield than a very small local strip. For passengers, the most useful detail is to plan with regional travel conditions in mind: confirm schedules carefully, allow time for ground transport, and keep an eye on local timing because the airport operates on Australia/Brisbane time. Since this is not a major international gateway, travellers should arrive with essentials sorted in advance, especially if continuing by road or meeting pre-booked transfers after landing.
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FAQ
Cooktown 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.
3 common questions
- Cooktown Airport is located in Cooktown, Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -15.440°, 145.180°.
- Its IATA code is CTN and its ICAO code is YCKN.
- Cooktown Airport operates on Australia/Brisbane local time.