McArthur River Mine Airport Guide
McArthur River Mine Airport (IATA: MCV, ICAO: YMHU) is a private airport serving the McArthur River zinc-lead mine in the Gulf region of the Northern Territory. It lies about 1 km south of the mine townsite and roughly 970 km south-east of Darwin.
The airport has one runway, 06/24, about 2,500 m long. That is long enough for jet and large turboprop aircraft, far more than a remote strip of this kind usually needs. Aircraft above 5,700 kg must make 180-degree turns at the runway ends only. Blasting at the mine can affect airspace up to 650 ft AMSL during notified windows, and bustards and galahs are a known bird hazard.
The airport is operated by McArthur River Mining for Glencore's mine and is not open to the public. Airnorth flies the mine's charter services, including the link to Darwin, and seats are for mine personnel and contractors. There is no public telephone line, terminal enquiry desk, parking, taxi or rental car service. Anyone needing access deals with the mine's administration or the charter operator. The public airport for the area is at Borroloola, about 60 km to the north-east.
Services
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Location
Key facts
- Size
- 1 runway
- Location
- -16.442, 136.084
- Operator
- McArthur River Mining Pty Ltd
- Links
- Wikipedia ↗
Terminals
1 terminalMcArthur River Mine Airport has 1 passenger terminal — McArthur River Mine Airport Terminal for around 1 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- McArthur River Mine Airport TerminalPrivate
Airnorth
Nearby cities
1 cityMcArthur River Mine Airport is closest to Borroloola (60 km northeast). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Borroloola60 km northeast
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