Aerial view of Troughton Island and its airstrip on the reef

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About the island

About the island

Troughton Island is a CASA Certified Code 2 aerodrome. Sitting on a natural reef 8 metres above sea level, and approx. 45km north-west of MNKA.

Remote northern island aerodrome positioned on a natural reef: CASA Certified Code 2C aerodrome, hangar and apron facilities and modern amenities.

980m
Unsealed runway
8m
Above sea level
45km
North-west of MNKA
Code 2C
CASA certified aerodrome

What it does

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    CASA Certified Code 2 aerodrome

    A 980m × 30m unsealed runway, approx. 45km north-west of MNKA.

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    Hangar, apron and amenities

    Hangar and apron facilities on the island, with modern amenities for the crews and operators who use it.

Specifications

Runway980m × 30m unsealed
Elevation8m above sea level, on a natural reef
Coordinates13.75374° S, 126.15047° E
Distance to MNKAApprox. 45km north-west
AerodromeCASA certified Code 2

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