Jabiru Airport (IATA: JAB, ICAO: YJAB) is an airport located 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) northwest[1] 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.[2]

Jabiru Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorEnergy Resources Australia
ServesRanger Uranium Mine
LocationJabiru, Northern Territory, Australia
Elevation AMSL85 ft / 26 m
Coordinates12°39′30″S 132°53′36″E / 12.65833°S 132.89333°E / -12.65833; 132.89333
Maps
Map
YJAB is located in Northern Territory
YJAB
YJAB
Location in the Northern Territory
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
09/27 1,402 4,600 Gravel
Sources: Australian AIP and aerodrome chart[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b YJAB – Jabiru (PDF). AIP En Route Supplement from Airservices Australia, effective 13 June 2024, Aeronautical Chart
  2. ^ "Jabiru Airport - Jabiru, Australia." Handbook of Business Aviation. Accessed November 2011.
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