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Gateway to remote Flinders Island in Bass Strait.
Location
Whitemark, Australia
Flinders Island Airport (IATA: FLS, ICAO: YFLI) is a small regional airport located near Whitemark, the main settlement on Flinders Island, Tasmania, Australia. The airport serves as the primary air access point to this remote island situated in Bass Strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania.
The airport handles light regional aircraft and provides essential connectivity for residents and tourists visiting Flinders Island, which is known for its wilderness, wildlife, and the Strzelecki National Park. It is operated as a public aerodrome and handles relatively low passenger volumes given the island's small permanent population.
Regular passenger services link the island to Launceston and Melbourne, making air travel the most practical mode of transport to and from the island, as ferry services are limited.
Terminals
The airport has a small, basic terminal building suited to its low-volume regional operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options on Flinders Island are limited, with visitors typically relying on rental vehicles or private arrangements to travel from the airport.
Airlines here
Sharp Airlines operates scheduled services connecting Flinders Island to Launceston and Melbourne.
Notable facts
- ›Located on Flinders Island in Bass Strait, one of Australia's more remote island communities.
- ›Flinders Island has a permanent population of only a few hundred people, making air access critical.
- ›The airport serves both regular residents and tourists attracted to the island's wilderness areas.
- ›Runway conditions and remote location require pilots to hold appropriate endorsements for Bass Strait operations.
- ›Flinders Island is the largest island in the Furneaux Group archipelago.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
