Airport code
ELC — Elcho Island Airport
ELC is the IATA code for Elcho Island Airport, an airport serving Elcho Island, Australia. Its ICAO code is YELD, and it operates in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+9:30). The airport sits at -12.0194, 135.5710 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 101 ft (31 m).
Overview
About Elcho Island Airport
Elcho Island Airport is an airport on Elcho Island, Northern Territory, Australia.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | ELC |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YELD |
| Airport name | Elcho Island Airport |
| City | Elcho Island |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Darwin (UTC+9:30) |
| Latitude | -12.0194 |
| Longitude | 135.5710 |
| Elevation | 101 ft (31 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,724 ft (1,440 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Elcho Island Airport?
The IATA code for Elcho Island Airport is ELC.
What is the ICAO code for Elcho Island Airport?
The ICAO code for Elcho Island Airport is YELD.
Where is ELC airport located?
Elcho Island Airport (ELC) is located in Elcho Island, Australia.
What time zone is ELC in?
Elcho Island Airport operates in the Australia/Darwin time zone, which is UTC+9:30.
What is the nearest airport to ELC?
The nearest airport to Elcho Island Airport (ELC) is Lake Evella Airport (LEL) in Lake Evella, about 59 km away.
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