SHU · YSMP · Smith Point Airport

Smith Point Airport (SHU)

N/A, Australia · small airport · -11.134° 132.160° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeSHU
ICAO CodeYSMP
Typesmall airport
NameSmith Point Airport
MunicipalityN/A
CountryAustralia
ContinentOC
Latitude-11.134° S
Longitude132.160° E
ElevationN/A
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryAustralia
ISO Code
RegionN/A
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 SHU

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (11.1°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

Smith Point Airport is a remote airstrip on the Cobourg Peninsula in Australia's Northern Territory, serving as the primary air gateway to Garig Gunak Barlu National Park (formerly Cobourg Marine Park). It provides essential access to one of Australia's most isolated wilderness regions, where the Arafura Swamp meets the Van Diemen Gulf. The small strip is a vital link for eco-tourists, researchers, and Indigenous traditional owners visiting the park.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main purpose of Smith Point Airport?
A: The airport primarily serves visitors, researchers, and traditional owners accessing Garig Gunak Barlu National Park on the Cobourg Peninsula in the Northern Territory.

Q: Are there scheduled commercial flights to Smith Point Airport?
A: No scheduled commercial services operate here; travelers must book charter or scenic flights, typically departing from Darwin.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: Facilities are minimal, with no permanent terminal building, fuel services, or
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