Cooktown Airport
Airport Airport
Cooktown Airport is a small regional airport serving Cooktown in north Queensland, Australia. It supports regular domestic regional services and general aviation, providing access to the Cape York/Cooktown area for residents and visitors.
Getting to and From Cooktown Airport #
Getting to and From Cooktown Airport
The airport is a short drive from Cooktown township; travel times are generally under 15 minutes by car. Ground transport is primarily taxis, local shuttle operators and rental cars-pre-book where possible. There is no heavy rail service.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Cooktown Airport #
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining
Facilities are basic: a small passenger terminal with a waiting area, restrooms and limited food or retail options. Services such as car hire and tourist information may be available seasonally; check opening times before arrival.
Tips for Cooktown Airport #
- Wet-season disruptions: Flights in Far North Queensland can be affected by the wet season-check schedules and weather advisories.
- Arrange transfers: Taxis and shuttles are limited; arrange pickup or rental car in advance, especially outside business hours.
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Cooktown Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in December) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 19°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1801 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (389 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (413 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (328 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (222 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 29°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (255 mm).