GDD · YGDN · Gordon Downs Airport

Gordon Downs Airport (GDD)

Gordon Downs, Australia · small airport · -18.678° 128.592° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeGDD
ICAO CodeYGDN
Typesmall airport
NameGordon Downs Airport
MunicipalityGordon Downs
CountryAustralia
ContinentOC
Latitude-18.678° S
Longitude128.592° E
Elevation800 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryAustralia
ISO Code
RegionGordon Downs
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+11
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving GDD

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (18.7°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Gordon Downs Airport is a remote airstrip serving the Gordon Downs cattle station in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It primarily supports station operations, fly-in fly-out workers, and the occasional charter or emergency services aircraft. The unpaved runway and isolated location make it a quintessential example of Australia's outback aviation infrastructure.

💡 Local Tip
Pack extra food, water, and fuel when flying in—Gordon Downs is extremely isolated, and the nearest major town (Halls Creek) is hundreds of kilometres away over rough terrain.
🚖 Getting There

There is no public transport to Gordon Downs; access is by charter or private aircraft arranged through operators serving the Kimberley region. Visitors should coordinate landing arrangements directly with the station before arrival. Ground transport from the airstrip to the homestead or nearby facilities is typically provided by station vehicles.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Gordon Downs Airport located?
A: Gordon Downs Airport is located in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia, on the Gordon Downs pastoral station. Its coordinates are approximately -18.678°S, 128.592°E.

Q: Are there scheduled passenger flights to Gordon Downs?
A: No scheduled commercial flights operate to Gordon Downs. The airport is primarily used for private, charter, and station-related flights.

Q: What is the airport used for?
A: The airstrip supports cattle station operations, transport of workers and supplies, medical evacuations, and occasional charter flights for visitors to the region.

Q: Can general aviation pilots land at Gordon Downs?
A: Pilots-in-command may use the strip at their own discretion with prior permission from the station management. Conditions and availability can change due to seasonal weather.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 27, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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