Airport
Mount Barnett Airport (MBN)
Mount Barnett Airport is a small remote airstrip serving the Mount Barnett Roadhouse area and Kupungarri community along the Gibb River Road in Western Australia's Kimberley region. It provides access to Manning Gorge and nearby outback destinations, with onward travel typically by pre-arranged vehicle.
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About Mount Barnett Airport
Mount Barnett Airport is a small outback airstrip serving the Mount Barnett Roadhouse area and the Kupungarri community in the central Kimberley region of Western Australia. It supports private aircraft and charter flights rather than regular scheduled airline services, and functions as a remote access point along the Gibb River Road.
The airport is located close to the Gibb River Road, roughly 300 km east of Derby and about 400 km west of Kununurra. It gives travellers a way to reach Manning Gorge, Mount Barnett Station, and nearby remote-area stays without making the full overland drive.
Aviation facilities are basic: the airstrip has a single unsealed runway, 05/23, around 1,400 metres long, and no multi-terminal complex. Arrivals and departures are arranged directly with flight operators, and passengers should confirm all details before travel.
There is no public transport at the airstrip, so onward travel is normally by pre-arranged 4WD, tour vehicle, or private transfer. The nearby Mount Barnett Roadhouse provides fuel, food, and supplies for travellers continuing through the Kimberley.
Terminal Overview
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Mount Barnett Airport is a small remote airstrip with no dedicated passenger terminal complex. Operations are centred on a single unsealed runway, 05/23, and basic airside facilities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Mount Barnett Airport
Transfers
Pre-arranged private transfers can meet arrivals at Mount Barnett Airport for onward journeys along the Gibb River Road to Mount Barnett Roadhouse, Manning Gorge, Derby, or Kununurra.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a private chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Mount Barnett Airport to local station stays, roadhouse stops, and remote Kimberley sightseeing.
Car Rental
On-site car rental is very limited, so most travellers arrange a four-wheel-drive in Derby, Broome, or Kununurra for self-drive travel from Mount Barnett Airport along the Gibb River Road.
Bus & Group Transfers
Groups can arrange pre-booked 4WD or bus transfers between Mount Barnett Airport, Mount Barnett Roadhouse, Manning Gorge, and other Gibb River Road destinations.
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