Airstrip Info
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The runway 12/30 is situated 500 m south of the Resort Buildings.
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Dimensions are 1100 m x 60 m. GPS co-ordinates are 17º 07.261' S, 139º 36.022' E.
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The surface is hard gravelly clay and is normally not affected by all but the heaviest rain.
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Avgas is available at Burketown and Normanton. No aviation fuel is stored on the island.
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Burketown has a 24-hour swipe-card facility.
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Normanton Refueller ph: 07 4745 1615, cash/cheque only. Callout fee after hours/weekends.
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You can contact the Resort inbound on VHF 126.4 and we can pick you up from the airstrip.
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Please note: Next G Mobile Phone coverage is available along most of the coast while airborne, and is sometimes available on the island during the day, from the cell at Burketown.
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Note that the short grass strip 80 next to the Lodge buildings is for Ultralights only and NOT GA aircraft. All GA aircraft please use 12/30 south of the Lodge.
ex Darwin
Darwin is serviced by several major airlines. From there, you can connect to Cairns or Mount Isa, and onwards to Sweers Island.
INTERNATIONAL/DOMESTIC
QANTAS (Including Qantaslink)
Phone: + 61 1800 613 844
Website: www.qantas.com.au
VIRGIN
Phone: + 61 13 6789
Website: www.virginaustralia.com.au
JETSTAR
Phone: + 61 13 15 38
Website: www.jetstar.com.au
REGIONAL
REGIONAL EXPRESS (REX)
Phone: + 61 13 17 13
Website: www.rex.com.au
SAVANNAH AVIATION
Phone: + 61 7 4749 1888
Website: www.savannah-aviation.com
ex Burketown
Burketown is our nearest mainland airport, so it is the nearest point from which to fly to Sweers Island. Savannah Aviation have been based in Burketown for many years and you can contact them for a charter quote by phoning 07 4745 5177 or email Savannah Aviation. They can organise secure parking for your vehicle while they fly you to the island. Pilots/Self fliers can organise fuel and overnight accommodation with Savannah Lodge.
SAVANNAH AVIATION
Phone: + 61 7 4745 5177
Website: www.savannah-aviation.com
Note that for charter operators, the price will vary depending on the type of aircraft used, so it is best to contact the charter operator directly for a quote.
ex Mount Isa
Mount Isa is serviced by several major airlines. Once there, you can charter an aircraft to fly you direct to Sweers Island, or you can drive, or fly to the Gulf with regional operator REX and do the final hop across to the island with local charter operator, Savannah Aviation. Contact details are below for your convenience in planning your trip to Sweers Island, or if you like, you can contact us for advice on the operator best suited to your requirements.
INTERNATIONAL/DOMESTIC
QANTAS (Including Qantaslink)
Phone: + 61 1800 613 844
Website: www.qantas.com.au
VIRGIN
Phone: + 61 13 6789
Website: www.virginaustralia.com.au
REGIONAL
REGIONAL EXPRESS (REX)
Phone: + 61 13 17 13
Website: www.rex.com.au
CHARTER
BARKLY AVIATION
Phone: + 61 1800 899 227
Website: www.barklyaviationservices.com.au
SAVANNAH AVIATION
Phone: + 61 7 4749 1888
Website: www.savannah-aviation.com
WEST WING AVIATION
Phone: + 61 7 4721 5151
Website: www.westwing.com.au
ex Karumba/Normanton
Karumba and Normanton are coastal Gulf towns with airstrips capable of taking single and twin-engined aircraft which can fly you to Sweers Island. Normanton has fuel available for private pilots and is serviced by REX who can fly you there from Cairns or Mount Isa then you can charter the final hop across to Sweers Island with local charter operator, Savannah Aviation. Contact details are below for your convenience in planning your trip to Sweers Island, or if you like, you can contact us for advice on the operator best suited to your requirements.
REGIONAL
REGIONAL EXPRESS (REX)
Phone: + 61 13 17 13
Website: www.rex.com.au
CHARTER
SAVANNAH AVIATION
Phone: + 61 7 4749 1888
Website: www.savannah-aviation.com
ex Cairns
Cairns International Airport is serviced by most of the major airlines. Once there, you can charter an aircraft to fly you direct to Sweers Island, or you can drive or fly to the Gulf with regional operator REX Express and do the final hop across to the island with local charter operator, Savannah Aviation.
REGIONAL
REGIONAL EXPRESS - REX
Phone: + 61 13 17 13
Website: www.rex.com.au
CHARTER
DAINTREE AIR SERVICES
Phone: + 61 7 4034 9300
Website: www.daintreeair.com.au
ATHERTON CREEK AIR CHARTERS (Single-engine aircraft = suitable for up to 5 passengers)
Phone: + 61 7 4092 7695 Mob: 0417 632076
Email: jenningsmjtw@bigpond.com
HINTERLAND AVIATION (Twin-engine aircraft = suitable for groups of 4-12)
Phone: + 61 7 4040 1333
Website: www.hinterlandaviation.com.au
NORTH QUEENSLAND AERO CLUB (Single-engine aircraft = suitable for small groups/budget)
Phone: + 61 7 4035 9438
Website: http://www.nqac.com.au/
SAVANNAH AVIATION (Single and twin-engine aircraft = suitable for all size groups)
Phone: + 61 7 4749 1888
Website: www.savannah-aviation.com
BEAGLE AIRWAYS (Fast, twin-engine aircraft = suitable for larger groups/budge)
Phone: + 61 0428 183 463
Email: rodbeagl@yahoo.com.au
INDEPENDENT AVIATION (Agents who can organise aircraft, transfers, book accommodation etc. Suitable for larger/busy/corporate groups)
Phone: + 61 1300 307 747
Website: www.independentaviation.com.au
ex Brisbane
Brisbane International Airport is serviced by most of the major airlines. From there, you can connect to Cairns or Mount Isa (see above links for options from there), charter an aircraft to fly you direct to Sweers Island, or you can drive or fly to the Gulf and do the final hop across to the island with local charter operator, Savannah Aviation.
INTERNATIONAL/DOMESTIC
QANTAS (Including Qantaslink)
Phone: + 61 1800 613 844
Website: www.qantas.com.au
VIRGIN
Phone: + 61 13 6789
Website: www.virginaustralia.com.au
JETSTAR
Phone: + 61 13 15 38
Website: www.jetstar.com.au
REGIONAL
REGIONAL EXPRESS (REX)
Phone: + 61 13 17 13
Website: www.rex.com.au
SAVANNAH AVIATION
Phone: + 61 7 4749 1888
Website: www.savannah-aviation.com
ex Sydney
Sydney International Airport is serviced by most of the major airlines. From there, you can connect to Cairns or Mount Isa, and onwards to Sweers Island.
INTERNATIONAL/DOMESTIC
QANTAS (Including Qantaslink)
Phone: + 61 1800 613 844
Website: www.qantas.com.au
VIRGIN
Phone: + 61 13 6789
Website: www.virginaustralia.com.au
JETSTAR
Phone: + 61 13 15 38
Website: www.jetstar.com.au
REGIONAL
REGIONAL EXPRESS (REX)
Phone: + 61 13 17 13
Website: www.rex.com.au
SAVANNAH AVIATION
Phone: + 61 7 4749 1888
Website: www.savannah-aviation.com
ex Melbourne
Melbourne International Airport is serviced by most of the major airlines. From there, you can connect to Cairns or Mount Isa, and onwards to Sweers Island.
INTERNATIONAL/DOMESTIC
QANTAS (Including Qantaslink)
Phone: + 61 1800 613 844
Website: www.qantas.com.au
VIRGIN
Phone: + 61 13 6789
Website: www.virginaustralia.com.au
JETSTAR
Phone: + 61 13 15 38
Website: www.jetstar.com.au
REGIONAL
REGIONAL EXPRESS (REX)
Phone: + 61 13 17 13
Website: www.rex.com.au
SAVANNAH AVIATION
Phone: + 61 7 4749 1888
Website: www.savannah-aviation.com
ex Adelaide
Adelaide Airport is serviced by most of the major airlines. From there, you can connect to Cairns or Mount Isa, and onwards to Sweers Island.
INTERNATIONAL/DOMESTIC
QANTAS (Including Qantaslink)
Phone: + 61 1800 613 844
Website: www.qantas.com.au
VIRGIN
Phone: + 61 13 6789
Website: www.virginaustralia.com.au
JETSTAR
Phone: + 61 13 15 38
Website: www.jetstar.com.au
REGIONAL
REGIONAL EXPRESS (REX)
Phone: + 61 13 17 13
Website: www.rex.com.au
SAVANNAH AVIATION
Phone: + 61 7 4749 1888
Website: www.savannah-aviation.com
ex Perth
Perth is serviced by most of the major airlines. From there, you can connect to Cairns or Mount Isa, and onwards to Sweers Island.
INTERNATIONAL/DOMESTIC
QANTAS (Including Qantaslink)
Phone: + 61 1800 613 844
Website: www.qantas.com.au
VIRGIN
Phone: + 61 13 6789
Website: www.virginaustralia.com.au
JETSTAR
Phone: + 61 13 15 38
Website: www.jetstar.com.au
TIGER AIR
Phone: + 61 3 9034 3733
Website: www.tigerair.com
REGIONAL
REGIONAL EXPRESS (REX)
Phone: + 61 13 17 13
Website: www.rex.com.au
SAVANNAH AVIATION
Phone: + 61 7 4749 1888
Website: www.savannah-aviation.com