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Airports / Norfolk Island / NLK
Medium airport · NLK
Norfolk Island International Airport.
Burnt Pine, Norfolk Island · 371 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
99 ratings
0
Operators based
371
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Burnt Pine, Norfolk IslandELEV 371 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
99
Google reviews
ratings on Google
371
Field elevation
feet above sea level
388
Nearest alternate
nm to ILP
Field standing
388 nm
To the nearest alternate
Île des Pins Airport (ILP).
Overview
Located in Burnt Pine, Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island International Airport (YSNF / NLK) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 371 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list NLK as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Île des Pins Airport (ILP, 388 nm), Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA, 415 nm), and La Tontouta International Airport (NOU, 432 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,398-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from NLK are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from NLK to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The last hour in international went quick as you have now made new friends to talk with while wating.”
Vinni Schmidt5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Easy to get to and from ,friendly and helpful staff.”
Vinni Schmidt5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
YSNF
IATA
NLK
FAA / Local
YSNF
Elevation
371 ft
Coordinates
29.0418° S · 167.9395° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,398 ft
- 11/296,398 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/224,708 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,398 ft
NLK's 6,398 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 388nmILPÎle des Pins AirportÎle des Pins
- 415nmGEANouméa Magenta AirportNouméa
- 432nmNOULa Tontouta International AirportNouméa (La Tontouta)
- 453nmKATKaitaia AirportAwanui
- 454nmMEEMaré AirportMaré
- 477nmTGJTiga AirportTiga
Location
Open the full mapYSNF · Norfolk Island International Airport · Burnt Pine, Norfolk Island
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NLK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,612 nm | 8h 48m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,596 nm | 13h 25m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,639 nm | 13h 31m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,791 nm | 13h 52m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,838 nm | 13h 59m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 5,902 nm | 14h 8m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,932 nm | 14h 12m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,107 nm | 14h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NLK?
- Norfolk Island International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,398 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at NLK?
- Norfolk Island International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,398 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NLK?
- The closest alternate is Île des Pins Airport (ILP), about 388 nm away, followed by Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA) at 415 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NLK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 8h 48m (3,612 nm), San Francisco about 13h 25m (5,596 nm), Los Angeles about 13h 31m (5,639 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.