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Stephens Island Seaplane Base (STF)
Stephens Island Seaplane Base (STF) is a small water landing area serving Ugar (Stephens Island) in the eastern Torres Strait of Queensland. Connections from the island rely mainly on local boat services, with onward travel possible toward nearby communities such as Darnley and Murray Islands or the regional centre at Thursday Island.
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About Stephens Island Seaplane Base
Stephens Island Seaplane Base (STF) is a small water landing area on Ugar, also known as Stephens Island, in the eastern Torres Strait of Queensland, Australia. The facility primarily supports light seaplane and charter operations serving this remote island community rather than scheduled commercial airline traffic.
Ugar lies roughly 185 kilometres northeast of Thursday Island, the administrative centre of the Torres Strait region, and about 860 kilometres north-northwest of Cairns. The island has no conventional airstrip and is generally reached by boat or helicopter, with the seaplane base providing an additional water landing option for suitable aircraft.
Infrastructure at the seaplane base is minimal, with a short marked waterway for take-offs and landings and no conventional passenger terminal. Because of this, travellers should confirm flight arrangements, landing conditions and onward transport with their operator before departure.
Onward movement from Ugar is limited to local boat services or pre-arranged transfers to nearby islands such as Darnley and Murray Islands or to the regional centre at Thursday Island. Despite its small scale, the seaplane base offers a useful connection point for charter and private travel within the eastern Torres Strait.
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Terminals
Stephens Island Seaplane Base does not have a conventional passenger terminal. It is a small water landing area on Ugar (Stephens Island) used for seaplane operations, with no separate domestic or international terminal buildings.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Stephens Island Seaplane Base
Transfers
Arrange private boat or pre-booked transfers from Stephens Island Seaplane Base to nearby island communities, accommodation and onward connections toward Thursday Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange flexible private transport by the hour for timed pickups at the seaplane base and journeys to local meeting points or island facilities on Ugar.
Car Rental
Car rental is not available at Stephens Island Seaplane Base or on Ugar. Travellers needing a vehicle should arrange one in Cairns or at a larger regional centre before or after island travel.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise charter boats for groups travelling between the seaplane base, nearby islands, event sites and accommodation across the eastern Torres Strait.
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