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Nearest Airport to Katherine East: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Katherine East is Tindal Airport (KTR), about 12 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW), 274 km away.

Closest airport KTR Tindal Airport 12 km · 7 mi · ~13 min by car
Closest international DRW Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin 274 km · 170 mi · ~4 h 54 min by car

Airports near Katherine East

  1. 1
    Tindal Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
    KTR 12 km7 mi · ~13 min
  2. 2
    Nackeroo Airfield Flag of AustraliaAustralia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
    YNKR 230 km143 mi · ~4 h 07 min
  3. 3
    Ngukurr Airport Flag of AustraliaRoper River, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
    RPM 266 km166 mi · ~4 h 45 min
  4. 4
    Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flag of AustraliaDarwin, Australia · International Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →
    DRW 274 km170 mi · ~4 h 54 min
  5. 5
    Port Keats Airport Flag of AustraliaWadeye, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
    PKT 298 km185 mi · ~5 h 19 min
  6. 6
    Maningrida Airport Flag of AustraliaManingrida, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia
    MNG 341 km212 mi · ~6 h 05 min
  7. 7
    Bathurst Island Airport Flag of AustraliaWurrumiyanga, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
    BRT 351 km218 mi · ~6 h 16 min
  8. 8
    Kalkgurung Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia · Airfield Airports in Australia
    KFG 366 km227 mi · ~6 h 32 min
  9. 9
    Ramingining Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia · Airfield Airports in Australia
    RAM 367 km228 mi · ~6 h 33 min
  10. 10
    Snake Bay Airport Flag of AustraliaMilikapiti, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia
    SNB 383 km238 mi · ~6 h 50 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Katherine East; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Katherine East?

The nearest airport to Katherine East is Tindal Airport (KTR), about 12 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW), 274 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Katherine East?

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 274 km from Katherine East in a straight line — roughly 4 h 54 min by car.

What other airports are near Katherine East?

Nackeroo Airfield — 230 km, Ngukurr Airport (RPM) — 266 km and Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) — 274 km.

How long does it take to get from Katherine East to Tindal Airport?

About 13 min by car for the 12 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.