Southport Airport

Southport Airport
Summary
Airport typePrivate
OperatorSouthport Flying Club
ServesSouthport, Queensland, Australia
Elevation AMSL5 ft / 2 m
Coordinates27°55′18″S 153°22′18″E / 27.92167°S 153.37167°E / -27.92167; 153.37167
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YSPT is located in Queensland
YSPT
YSPT
Location in Queensland
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
01/19 778 2,552 Natural
Sources: AIP[1]

Southport Airport (IATA: SHQ, ICAO: YSPT) is an airport located 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km; 4.0 mi) northwest[1] of Southport, in Coombabah, Queensland, Australia. It is operated by the Southport Flying Club.[1]

Facilities

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This is a private airport, and permission is required to land.

The airport is at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m) above sea level. It has one runway measuring 778 metres. Both ends of the runway have displaced thresholds due to trees. Runway 01 has a displaced threshold of 190 metres and Runway 19 has a displaced threshold of 140M. As it is an uncontrolled aerodrome, pilots are required to coordinate arrivals and departures over a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.

The displaced threshold lengths are:

  • RWY 01 is 655 m (2,149 ft) in length.[1]
  • RWY 19 is 633 m (2,077 ft) in length.[1]
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e YSPT – Southport (PDF). AIP En Route Supplement from Airservices Australia, effective 13 June 2024