IATA CodeJAB
ICAO CodeYJAB
CountryAustralia Australia
Aerial view of Jabiru Airport (JAB) in Australia

Australia

Location

UTC

Timezone

-12.6581 S, 132.8946 E

Coordinates

85 ft (26 m)

Elevation

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What is Jabiru Airport?

Jabiru Airport (JAB/YJAB) is an airport serving in Australia. Located at coordinates 12.6581 S, 132.8946 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport primarily serves general aviation and charter flights.

Current Weather

22°C
Clear
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Feels Like 17°C

Humidity54%
Wind5 km/h
Visibility10 km

Local Time

12:13:00

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: Australia
Continent: Oceania
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Where is Jabiru Airport on Map?

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Geographic Information

HemisphereSouthern Hemisphere
ContinentOceania
CountryAustralia Australia (AU)
Latitude-12.658056
Longitude132.894638
Coordinates12.658056° S, 132.894638° E
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
GPS CodeYJAB
Region CodeAU-NT

Location Map

Map of Jabiru Airport

Runways at Jabiru Airport

Jabiru Airport has 2 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

09/27
Primary
Length
1,423 m4,669 ft
Width
30 m98 ft
Surface
Per
09/27
Runway 2
Length
1,423 m4,669 ft
Width
30 m98 ft
Surface
Per

Radio Frequencies at Jabiru Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Jabiru Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

TypeFrequencyDescription
CTAF126.700 MHzKAKADU AREA CTAF
FSS124.100 MHzBRISBANE CNTR

About Jabiru Airport

Jabiru Airport is an airport located 1.5 nautical miles 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.

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Airport Analysis for Jabiru Airport

Category
Small airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
Low
85 ft (26 m)
Service Status
No Scheduled Flights
This airport does not have scheduled commercial service
Direction Compass
SouthEast
Hemisphere position
Continent
Oceania
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Southern Hemisphere, Eastern Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

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Closest Territories to Jabiru Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for Jabiru Airport is JAB. The ICAO code is YJAB. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is Jabiru Airport located?
Jabiru Airport is located in Australia. The airport's coordinates are -12.6581 S, 132.8946 E.
What is the timezone at Jabiru Airport?
Jabiru Airport operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of Jabiru Airport?
Jabiru Airport is located at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level.