Milingimbi Airport

Milingimbi Airport
IATA: MGT – ICAO: YMGB
Summary
Airport type	Public
Operator	Milingimbi Community Inc.
Location	Milingimbi Island, Northern Territory, Australia
Elevation AMSL	53 ft / 16 m
Coordinates	12°05′40″S 134°53′37″E / 12.09444°S 134.89361°E / -12.09444; 134.89361Coordinates: 12°05′40″S 134°53′37″E / 12.09444°S 134.89361°E / -12.09444; 134.89361
Map
YMGB Location in the Northern Territory
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 11/29 1,410 4,626 Gravel
Sources: Australian AIP and aerodrome chart[1]

Milingimbi Airport (IATA: MGT, ICAO: YMGB) is an airport located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) east northeast of Milingimbi on Milingimbi Island, Northern Territory in Australia. The airport received funding for security upgrades in 2006.

History

The airfield was constructed by Milingimbi Mission's Aboriginal residents on behalf of the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II.

Units based at Milingimbi Airfield during World War II

• No. 83 Squadron RAAF
• No. 457 Squadron RAAF

Airlines and destinations

See also

• List of airports in the Northern Territory

References