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New Moon Airport (NMP)
New Moon Airport (NMP) is a small rural airstrip serving the New Moon and Basalt area in inland Queensland, Australia. It offers a quiet access point to outback Queensland, with onward travel possible to Townsville and Charters Towers.
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About New Moon Airport
New Moon Airport is a small rural aerodrome in inland Queensland, Australia, identified by the IATA code NMP and ICAO code YNMN. It serves the lightly populated New Moon and Basalt area and supports private, charter and station-based flying rather than scheduled airline services.
The aerodrome sits at an elevation of about 335 metres and has a single dirt runway oriented 17/35, roughly 1,000 metres long. It is located northwest of Charters Towers and west of Townsville, within the Brisbane flight information region.
Road access is limited in this remote part of north Queensland. The nearest major regional centre, Townsville, is roughly 104 km away, while the historic town of Charters Towers is about 110 km to the southeast.
Because facilities are minimal, visitors using the aerodrome should arrange transport, supplies and support in advance. Its main role is as a practical access point for local properties, outback travel and general aviation movements in the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
New Moon Airport is a small general aviation aerodrome without a dedicated passenger terminal building. Aircraft use the single runway and a basic apron area for arrivals and departures.
Ground Transportation Services to and from New Moon Airport
Transfers
Arrange private road transfers from New Moon Airport to Townsville, Charters Towers and rural properties across north Queensland.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel between New Moon Airport and nearby towns, stations or regional meeting points.
Car Rental
Rental vehicles are best arranged in Townsville or Charters Towers for independent onward travel from New Moon Airport across outback Queensland.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise a minibus or charter bus for groups travelling between New Moon Airport, nearby stations, Townsville and other regional destinations.
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