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Jabiru Airport

Small airport  Australia

IATA JABICAO YJABID YJAB

Overview

Jabiru Airport (IATA: JAB, ICAO: YJAB) is an airport located 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) northwest of Ranger Uranium Mine and east of Jabiru in the Northern Territory of Australia. Situated within the Kakadu National Park, it consists of one runway and five parking spaces for light aircraft such as Cessna 152s. Charter flight operators include AAA Charter, Kakadu Air and North Australian Helicopters. In January 2026, it was revealed that the airport would be demolished in October 2026 as part of Rio Tinto's federally regulated rehabilitation of the nearby Ranger Uranium Mine site.

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Runways
1
Longest runway
4,670 ft
Elevation
85 ft
Radio freq.
2

Where is it

📍 -12.658056, 132.894638 · Open detailed map

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Details

RegionNorthern Territory
ContinentOceania
Coordinates-12.658056, 132.894638

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Runways (1)

DesignationLengthWidthSurface
09/274,670 ft100 ftPER

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jabiru Airport?
Jabiru Airport is a small airport located in Australia. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 4,670 ft.

What is the airport code of Jabiru Airport?
Its IATA code is JAB and its ICAO code is YJAB.

Jabiru Airport is a small airport located in Australia. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 4,670 ft.