Cooktown Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
CTN
ICAO Code
YCKN
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

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.

Cooktown Airport
Elevation: 7 m
-15.4436, 145.1832

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.

Weather & Climate near Cooktown Airport #

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 22 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (389 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

389 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (413 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

413 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (328 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

328 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (222 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

222 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 27°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 26°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

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.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 26°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 26°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 28°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 29°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

December

December is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (255 mm).

68 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 32°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

255 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight