Tennant Creek Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
TCA
ICAO Code
YTNK
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Tennant Creek Airport is a small single-terminal regional airport serving Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory. It supports scheduled regional flights, charter operations and general aviation rather than being an airline hub.

Tennant Creek Airport
Elevation: 376 m
-19.6344, 134.1830

Getting to and From Tennant Creek Airport #

Most passengers travel to town by taxi, private car or hotel transfer; travel time into Tennant Creek town centre is typically under 15 minutes. Public transport options are limited and should be arranged in advance.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Tennant Creek Airport #

Expect a compact terminal with basic facilities: seating, restrooms and limited food or vending options. Car parking and basic hire-car or transfer arrangements are usually available; Wi‑Fi and charging facilities may be minimal.

Tips for Tennant Creek Airport #

  • Tennant Creek is a small regional airport - services and shops are limited, so carry essentials if arriving late.
  • Local transport is basic; arrange hotel pick-up or a taxi in advance where possible.
  • Weather or remote flying conditions can lead to operational changes; keep contacts and flight status handy.

Weather & Climate near Tennant Creek Airport #

Climate

Tennant Creek Airport's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 12°C to 37°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
25° 37°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
3.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 32°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (118 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° 36°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
3.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 29°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
23° 34°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.5h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 31°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° 34°
24%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

November

November is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° 36°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

December

December is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 25°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
25° 37°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight