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Remote mining hub serving the Telfer gold and copper mine.
Location
Telfer, Australia
Telfer Airport (IATA: TEF, ICAO: YTEF) is a private aerodrome located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, serving the Telfer mine operated by Newcrest Mining. The airport exists primarily to support fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforce operations at one of Australia's largest gold and copper mines.
The airport is situated in an extremely remote area of the Great Sandy Desert, approximately 1,000 kilometres east of Port Hedland. Access to the wider public is highly restricted, as the facility is privately operated to meet the logistical needs of the mining operation.
Regular charter flights connect Telfer to major Western Australian cities, enabling the rotation of mining personnel on FIFO rosters. The airport handles a significant volume of freight alongside passenger movements to sustain the remote mine site.
Terminals
The airport features basic passenger terminal facilities designed to process FIFO mining workforce rather than general public travelers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport at Telfer is limited to mine-operated vehicles transferring workers directly between the airport and the mine camp.
Airlines here
Charter operators including Alliance Airlines provide FIFO services connecting Telfer to Perth and other Western Australian hubs.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the Great Sandy Desert, one of Australia's most remote airport locations.
- ›Primarily serves the Newcrest Mining Telfer gold and copper mine operation.
- ›Operates almost exclusively as a fly-in fly-out (FIFO) facility for mining workers.
- ›The airport is privately owned and not open to general public aviation.
- ›Elevation is approximately 236 metres (774 feet) above sea level.
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