Cooktown Airport Guide

IATA CTNICAO YCKNUpdated 2026-10-16

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Cooktown Airport serves Cooktown, the main town on the Cape York Peninsula coast in Far North Queensland. Its ICAO code is YCKN. The airport lies about 7.5 km from the town centre, and the road to Cooktown is short and direct.

The airport has one sealed runway, 11/29, which is 1,627 m long. Hinterland Aviation flies scheduled services to Cairns, and the council's public notices describe morning and afternoon flights. The Cairns link matters in the wet season, when flooding can cut the roads south.

Cook Shire Council owns and runs the airport. The council has a long-term plan to grow the airport and the adjoining aviation park into a regional aviation precinct, and its master plan aims to upgrade the aerodrome to a code 3C standard. No passenger or movement statistics are published.

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Compare 2 listed options at Cooktown Airport, spanning hotels. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Cooktown Airport.

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Key facts

Size: 1 runway
Location: -15.444, 145.183
Operator: Cook Shire Council
Links: Wikipedia ↗

Terminals

1 terminal

Cooktown Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Cooktown Airport Terminal, handling domestic flights 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.

Cooktown Airport TerminalDomestic
Hinterland Aviation

Nearby cities

1 city

Cooktown Airport is closest to Cooktown (7.5 km southeast). 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.

Cooktown7.5 km southeast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Cooktown Airport?

Cooktown Airport uses the following codes: IATA: CTN, ICAO: YCKN. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Cooktown Airport located?

Cooktown Airport is located in Queensland, Australia. The airport coordinates are -15.4436°, 145.1832°.

What services are available at Cooktown Airport?

Cooktown Airport offers: 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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