Small airport · Australia
Rottnest Island Airport
Rottnest Island Airport (IATA: RTS, ICAO: YRTI) is a small airport for light aircraft, situated about 800 metres (2,600 ft) from the main settlement at Thomson Bay, Rottnest Island and 19 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Fremantle. Its IATA code is RTS. Its ICAO code is YRTI. It has 1 runway, longest 4,242 ft (ASP). Elevation 12 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | RTS |
| ICAO code | YRTI |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 4,242 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 12 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.0067° S, 115.5400° E |
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What Rottnest Island Airport is known for
Rottnest Island Airport (IATA: RTS, ICAO: YRTI) is a small airport for light aircraft, situated about 800 metres (2,600 ft) from the main settlement at Thomson Bay, Rottnest Island and 19 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Fremantle.
History
The airport opened in November 1930 and has been used regularly since then for private and small commercial operations, ferrying workers and holiday makers between Perth and the island.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Rottnest Island Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Neerabup National Park · Australia · 25.6 miles away
- Gooseberry Hill National Park · Australia · 30.2 miles away
- Greenmount National Park · Australia · 31.3 miles away
- Kalamunda National Park · Australia · 31.3 miles away
- Yanchep National Park · Australia · 32.1 miles away
- Korung National Park · Australia · 32.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rottnest Island Airport?
Rottnest Island Airport (IATA: RTS, ICAO: YRTI) is a small airport for light aircraft, situated about 800 metres (2,600 ft) from the main settlement at Thomson Bay, Rottnest Island and 19 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Fremantle.
What is the airport code for Rottnest Island Airport?
Rottnest Island Airport — its IATA code is RTS and its ICAO code is YRTI.
Where is Rottnest Island Airport located?
Rottnest Island Airport serves Australia. Its coordinates are 32.0067° S, 115.5400° E.
What is the history of Rottnest Island Airport?
The airport opened in November 1930 and has been used regularly since then for private and small commercial operations, ferrying workers and holiday makers between Perth and the island.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27129
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rottnest_Island_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.