Cooktown Airport – CTN Airport
Cooktown Airport or CTN Airport is a public airport located in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia. It is owned and operated by the Cook Shire Council and serves Cooktown as well as neighboring areas. One airline offers passenger service from the airport.
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The CTN airport occupies land that is 26 feet above mean sea level. It has one runway, runway 11/29 that measures 5,338 feet long and has an asphalt surface. The airport is situated 4.7 miles from the town’s center. Hinterland Aviation offers scheduled regular flights to Cairns. However, passenger services will be canceled on December 4-6, 2019 due to the closing of the airport’s runway. The Cooktown Shire Council is closing down the airport for runway works. Normal services from Cairns to Cooktown under the airlines will resume on December 7, 2019. Nearby towns that benefit from the air services in CTN include Hope Vale, Rossville, and even Lakeland.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Whether in Cooktown for business or staying longer for a holiday, there are several great hotels to choose from. The 4-star Sovereign Resort Hotel offers beautiful rooms or apartments with a tropical style. There is also a tropical garden and a tropical-inspired pool within the hotel grounds. The Hillcrest Guest House Cooktown is only 12 minutes away from the airport and is a homey place to be. The space is welcoming and the room equally inviting. Cooktown Seaview Motel not only offers beautiful ocean views but also views of the sprawling garden and lawn that surround the hotel.
There are also other airports located nearby include HPE-Hope Vale Airport and Laura Station Airport (LUT).
