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Flinders Island Airport

Whitemark, Australia

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Flinders Island Airport

Whitemark, Australia
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Gateway to remote Flinders Island in Bass Strait.

Location
Whitemark, Australia
Flinders Island Airport (IATA: FLS, ICAO: YFLI) serves Whitemark, the main settlement on Flinders Island, located in Bass Strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania. The airport provides the primary air link for the island's small permanent population and visitors attracted to its wilderness landscapes and wildlife. The airport operates as a small regional facility handling light aircraft and turboprop services. It plays a vital role in connecting island residents to medical services, freight supply chains, and broader transport networks on the Australian mainland and Tasmania. Regular passenger services connect Flinders Island to Melbourne and Launceston, making the airport essential infrastructure for a community that has limited maritime transport options.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building appropriate for a low-volume regional facility serving a remote island community.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on Flinders Island is limited, with car hire available and no formal public bus services operating from the airport.
Airlines here
Sharp Airlines has historically operated scheduled services connecting Flinders Island to Melbourne and Launceston.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Flinders Island in the Furneaux Group archipelago in Bass Strait.
  • ›Flinders Island has a permanent population of around 800 people.
  • ›The island is known for wallaby population and shipwreck diving tourism.
  • ›The airport is one of the few critical links between the island and the Australian mainland.
  • ›Elevation is approximately 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level.
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Gateway to Tasmania's remote island wilderness above Bass Strait

Flinders Island Airport serves Whitemark, the main settlement on Flinders Island in the Furneaux Group archipelago off northeastern Tasmania. The small regional aerodrome connects this sparsely populated island community to the mainland, primarily via flights to Launceston and Melbourne. It plays a vital lifeline role for residents, supplying essential services and enabling access to one of Australia's most unspoiled natural environments.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single-room terminal building handling all arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Hire car rental available locally (limited operators, pre-booking essential)
  • Taxi and courtesy transfers arranged through local accommodation providers
  • Private vehicle pickup by lodges and guesthouses
Nearby Hotels
  • Flinders Island Lodge
  • Whitemark Cabin accommodation
  • Furneaux Tavern (accommodation rooms)
  • Local self-contained holiday cottages and farm stays
Dining

The terminal offers no formal dining facilities given its small scale. Whitemark township, a short drive away, has the Furneaux Tavern as the primary dining option, along with a small general store. Visitors are advised to stock up on supplies in Launceston or Melbourne before arriving, as grocery options on the island are limited.

Traveller Tips
  • Pre-book your hire car well in advance as fleet sizes are very small and demand can exceed supply.
  • Check weather conditions carefully before flying — Bass Strait weather can cause short-notice delays or cancellations.
  • Bring sufficient cash as ATM access on the island is limited and EFTPOS coverage is not universal.
  • Fuel availability is limited on the island, so plan your driving distances carefully and refuel when you can.

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Flinders Island Airport is a small regional airport located 2 nautical miles northwest of Whitemark on Flinders Island off the north-east coast of Tasmania, Australia. The airport is owned and operated by the Flinders Council. The airport site has a total area of approximately 134 hectares.

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