Airport code
CTN — Cooktown Airport
CTN is the IATA code for Cooktown Airport, an airport serving Cooktown, Australia. Its ICAO code is YCKN, and it operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -15.4447, 145.1840 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m).
Overview
About Cooktown Airport
Cooktown Airport is an airport in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia and is the gateway to Cape York Peninsula. The airport is 7.5 km (4.7 mi) from the town centre.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | CTN |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YCKN |
| Airport name | Cooktown Airport |
| City | Cooktown |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -15.4447 |
| Longitude | 145.1840 |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,338 ft (1,627 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Cooktown Airport?
The IATA code for Cooktown Airport is CTN.
What is the ICAO code for Cooktown Airport?
The ICAO code for Cooktown Airport is YCKN.
Where is CTN airport located?
Cooktown Airport (CTN) is located in Cooktown, Australia.
What time zone is CTN in?
Cooktown Airport operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to CTN?
The nearest airport to Cooktown Airport (CTN) is Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, about 171 km away.
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