Flinders Island Airport
Flinders Island Airport is the small air gateway for Whitemark on Flinders Island, Tasmania, giving travellers a practical arrival point for one of Bass Strait’s quieter island escapes. Identified by IATA code FLS and ICAO code YFLI, the airport sits just 10 feet above sea level, so arrivals and departures feel closely tied to the island’s coastal landscape. For visitors, that small scale usually means a simpler experience than at major city airports: shorter distances, a more relaxed pace, and an easy transition from aircraft to onward road travel around the island.
About Flinders Island Airport
Flinders Island Airport is the small air gateway for Whitemark on Flinders Island, Tasmania, giving travellers a practical arrival point for one of Bass Strait’s quieter island escapes. Identified by IATA code FLS and ICAO code YFLI, the airport sits just 10 feet above sea level, so arrivals and departures feel closely tied to the island’s coastal landscape. For visitors, that small scale usually means a simpler experience than at major city airports: shorter distances, a more relaxed pace, and an easy transition from aircraft to onward road travel around the island.
Overview
Flinders Island Airport is the small air gateway for Whitemark on Flinders Island, Tasmania, giving travellers a practical arrival point for one of Bass Strait’s quieter island escapes. Identified by IATA code FLS and ICAO code YFLI, the airport sits just 10 feet above sea level, so arrivals and departures feel closely tied to the island’s coastal landscape. For visitors, that small scale usually means a simpler experience than at major city airports: shorter distances, a more relaxed pace, and an easy transition from aircraft to onward road travel around the island.
Key facts
- Serves Whitemark, Australia, on Flinders Island
- Airport codes: FLS (IATA) and YFLI (ICAO)
- Airport type: small airport
- Elevation: 10 ft (3 m)
- Runways: 05/23 at 3510 ft and 14/32 at 5643 ft
- Local time zone: Australia/Hobart
What travellers should know
Because this is a small regional airport, it is best approached with a little planning rather than big-airport assumptions. Check flight details carefully, allow for island weather to influence travel timing, and arrange ground transport before arrival if possible. The two runways, including the longer 14/32 strip, support operations suited to regional access rather than high-volume traffic, so facilities may be more limited than travellers are used to on the mainland. For the latest local information, including airport contacts and community details, the most useful starting point is the official Flinders Council page at http://www.flinders.tas.gov.au/flinders-island-airport.
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FAQ
Flinders Island Airport — frequently asked questions
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3 common questions
- Flinders Island Airport is located in Flinders Island, Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -40.100°, 148.000°.
- Its IATA code is FLS and its ICAO code is YFLI.
- Flinders Island Airport operates on Australia/Hobart local time.