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Minlaton Airport (XML)
Minlaton Airport is a small regional aerodrome serving Minlaton and the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. It provides a convenient aviation gateway to nearby coastal towns such as Port Rickaby, Point Turton, Port Victoria and Stansbury, with onward travel by private vehicle, taxi or pre-arranged transfer.
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About Minlaton Airport
Minlaton Airport is a small regional aerodrome serving the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, located approximately 7 km west of Minlaton township. It mainly supports general aviation, private and charter flights, aerial work and emergency access for the surrounding rural communities.
In 2022 the former gravel airstrip was upgraded to a sealed bitumen runway through the Australian Government's Regional Airports Program, improving all-weather usability. The aerodrome has a single runway, designated 15/33, approximately 1,400 metres long.
The airport does not offer scheduled commercial passenger services; most travellers reach the Yorke Peninsula via Adelaide Airport, about 95 km away, then continue by road. From the Minlaton airstrip, access to the township and surrounding areas is by private vehicle, taxi or pre-arranged transfer.
Despite its small scale, the aerodrome provides a valuable aviation link for farming communities, coastal towns and tourism destinations across the Yorke Peninsula.
Terminal Overview
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Minlaton Airport operates as a small regional authorised landing area with a single sealed runway (15/33) rather than separate passenger terminals. It mainly supports general aviation, private, charter and aerial service operations, with no scheduled commercial passenger terminal.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Minlaton Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Minlaton Airport to Minlaton township, hotels and farm stays, coastal towns such as Port Rickaby and Point Turton, and destinations across the Yorke Peninsula.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport to meetings, events, properties and sightseeing points around the Yorke Peninsula.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Minlaton Airport to Minlaton, the Yorke Peninsula coast and onward to Adelaide.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Minlaton Airport, Minlaton, event venues and other destinations on the Yorke Peninsula.
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