Located one kilometre from the remote outback township, the airport caters to mining companies and small predominantly aboriginal communities in the surrounding area, providing an important link for the local population with Alice Springs, Katherine, Darwin and regional centres.

Location
Tennant Creek is located approximately 500 kilometres north of Alice Springs in the Barkly region of the Northern Territory.
Tennant Creek Airport is bounded by Irvine Street to the south, the North Stuart Highway and Scott Street to the east and open scrub land to the west and north. The airport occupies an area of approximately 323 hectares.

Strategic Location
The geographic co-ordinates of the meteorology station, located at the airport are latitude 19 degrees 38' south and longitude 134 degrees 11' east.

History and Background
The terminal facilities at Tennant Creek Airport were constructed during the 1960's, although the airport itself was used during World War 11.
On 1 April 1989, Federal Airports Corporation took control of the airport and on 10 June 1998, passed control and management to the Airport Development Group (ADG). ADG hold a 50 year lease over Tennant Creek Airport with free option for a further 49 years.
It also has facilities for handling minor air freight. Passenger facilities at the airport include an airport terminal, luggage handling facilities and a free car park.

Location: Irvine Street, TENNANT CREEK

Postal Address:
P O Box 35,
TENNANT CREEK, NT 0861,
AUSTRALIA

Resident Aerdrome Operator:
Dennis Windsor
Telephone No: + 61 8 8962 2894
Facsimile No: + 61 8 8962 2825

General Manager:
Don McDonald
Telephone No: +61 8 8951 1204
Facsimile No. +61 8 8955 5046
Located at Alice Springs Airport

URL: http://www.aliceairport.com.au/TCA/airport.htm

6427 x 98 feet
1959 x 30 meters

3468 x 59 feet
1057 x 18 meters

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