Cook Shire Airport Information
COOK SHIRE AERODROME & AIRSTRIP DETAILS
Cooktown Aerodrome
Council owns and operates the Cooktown Aerodrome, which is a certified aerodrome with a runway classification of 3C and is suitable for a design aircraft not needing a pavement concession with a MTOW of 15500 kgs eg a Dash 8 – 100. No charter companies operate from Cooktown on a regular basis.
Co-ordinates:- 15˚ 26.7’ South; 145˚ 11.1’ East
Altitude:- 26ft AHD
Surface
- Type - Chip Seal
-Effect of rain - ????
-Lengthwise gradient - 0.2% Down to East
Landing Strip
- Direction - 11/29
- Length - 1627m
- Width - 30m
-Northern end Bitumen sealed Complete runway is sealed
-Prepared and cleared Runway strip width 90m.
-Wind sock Primary WDI south east end, Secondary WDI north west end.
Approaches
-Direction - From either the East or West depending on wind direction.
-Angle (gradient) From West minimum 2.25% and from East minimum 1.6%
-Direction angle 11/29
Remarks
-Reference to surrounding terrain – Mt Cook situated to the south east of the aerodrome and could present a navigation obstacle in adverse weather conditions
-Position relative to homesteads – The town of Cooktown is situated 7.5 kms to the south east of the aerodrome.
Night Landing Facilities: Low intensity runway lighting is available. Activation of the PAL/ AFRU is by using VHF frequency126.7. A medium intensity obstacle light is situated on Mt Tully approx 4 kms SSE of aerodrome at 15˚ 25’ 05” and 145˚ 11’45”.
Aerodrome Facilites: Public Telephone, Bus to town, Pass Lounge, Refreshment, Toilets.
Aerodrome Telephone: Public Telephone available.
Refuelling: Avgas and Jet A1 fuel is available using most credit cards. For further info phone 4069 5360.
Coen Aerodrome
Council owns and operates the Coen Aerodrome, which is a certified aerodrome with a runway classification of 2B and is suitable for a design aircraft not needing a pavement concession with a MTOW of 7500 kgs. No charter companies operate from Coen on a regular basis.
Co-ordinates:- 13˚ 45.7’ South; 143˚ 06.08’ East
Altitude:- 532ft AHD
Surface
- Type - Chip Seal
-Effect of rain - ????
-Lengthwise gradient - 0.3% Down to West
Landing Strip
- Direction - 11/29
- Length - 1204m
- Width - 23m
-Northern end Bitumen sealed Complete runway is sealed
-Prepared and cleared Runway strip width 90m.
-Wind sock Both Primary and Secondary WDI’s are on the north west side of the runway.
Approaches
-Direction - From either the East or West depending on wind direction.
-Angle (gradient) From West minimum 1.6% and from East minimum 3.0%
-Direction angle 11/29
Remarks
-Reference to surrounding terrain – Mt Croll situated to the south east of the aerodrome and could present a navigation obstacle in adverse weather conditions
-Position relative to homesteads – The town of Coen is situated 12 NM on a bearing of 149˚ from the aerodrome.
Night Landing Facilities: Portable emergency flares are available for emergency night landings only.
Aerodrome Facilites: Public Telephone, Accommodation, Pass Lounge, Toilets.
Aerodrome Telephone: Public Telephone available.
Refuelling: Avgas and Jet A1 fuel is available with 30 minutes prior notice. For further info phone 4060 1136.
Laura Airstrip
Council owns and operates the Laura Airstrip, which is an unclassified landing ground. No charter companies operate from Laura on a regular basis.
Co-ordinates:- 15˚ 33.64’ South; 144˚ 27.09’ East
Altitude:- 330ft AMSL
Surface
- Type - Chip Seal and Gravel
-Effect of rain - Gravel section could become soft
-Lengthwise gradient - Slopes down to North
Landing Strip
- Direction - 14/32
- Length - 1075m
- Width - 15m
-Northern end Bitumen sealed for 500m
-Prepared and cleared Runway strip width 60m.
-Wind sock Primary WDI north west end.
Approaches
-Direction - From either the North or South depending on wind direction.
-Angle (gradient) From North minimum 1.6% and from South minimum 2.3%
-Direction angle 14/32
Remarks
-Reference to surrounding terrain – Over head power lines to the south of the runway could present an obstacle. Wallabies could also present a hazard.
-Position relative to homesteads – The town of Laura is situated 500m to the West of the aerodrome.
Night Landing Facilities: Portable emergency flares are available for emergency night landings only.
Aerodrome Facilites: Passenger Lounge, Toilets.
Aerodrome Telephone: Public Telephone available in town
Refuelling: No fuel available.
Lakeland Airstrip
Council owns and operates the Lakeland Airstrip, which is an unclassified landing ground. No charter companies operate from Lakeland on a regular basis.
Co-ordinates:- 15˚ 50’ South; 144˚ 51’ East
Altitude:- 900ft AMSL
Surface
- Type - Grassed only
-Effect of rain - Runway becomes soft after heavy rain
-Lengthwise gradient - Slopes down to South
Landing Strip
- Direction - 16/34
- Length - 1170m
- Width - 10m
-Northern end Bitumen sealed No Seal provided
-Prepared and cleared Runway strip width 50m.
-Wind sock Primary WDI south east end.
Approaches
-Direction - From either the North or South depending on wind direction.
-Angle (gradient) From North minimum 5.0% and from South minimum 5.0%
-Direction angle 16/34
Remarks
-Reference to surrounding terrain – Over head power lines to the north of the runway could present an obstacle. Wallabies could also present a hazard.
-Position relative to homesteads – The town of Lakeland is situated 1.5kms to the South of the aerodrome.
Night Landing Facilities: The Lakeland SES can provide portable emergency flares for emergency night landings only.
Aerodrome Facilites: Nil
Aerodrome Telephone: Public Telephone available in town
Refuelling: No fuel available.
