Tennant Creek Airport - TCA Tennant Creek

Tennant Creek Airport with code TCA is located at Tennant Creek, Australia. The airport is found in the Northern Territory region. It is considered as a small regional airport. The airfield is about 1km from the remote town of Tennant Creek. The passengers served by the airport are mostly workers of the mining companies in the area. The airport is also situated near Aboriginal communities and its surrounding area. Tennant Creek serves as an important link to regional centers like Alice Springs and Darwin. Today, the airport is dominated by airlines - Fly Tiwi and ChartAir. They are only providing domestic flights.

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ChartAir is serving twice a week flight to Alice Springs and it is under the subsidy of Federal Government. It is called the Remote Air Services Subsidy Scheme. During the Second World War, the airport was utilized by the Royal Australian Air Force. The terminal was constructed in the 60s.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Tennant Creek provides several hotels that are nearby the airport facility. Goldfields Hotel Motel is right at the heart of Tennant Creek. It is less than a mile from the airport. The motel has a bar and offers guests free wifi. Within the property, there is a restaurant where guests can enjoy their meals. The units are equipped with a toaster, kettle, microwave, and shower. Another budget-friend hotel is the Eldorado Motor Inn. The accommodation is offering recreational amenities like outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. The hotel is also less than a mile from the airport.