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Whitemark, TAS, Australia
Flinders Island Airport – FLS
Flinders Island Airport is a small regional airport that serves Flinders Island. It is located around 2.3 miles from Whitemark, Tasmania in Australia. Owned and operated by Flinders Council, its IATA code is FLS and its ICAO Code is YFLI. It sits at an elevation of 10 meters above mean sea level and its coordinates are 40°05′29″S 147°59′34″E. There are two runways in Flinders Island Airport - FLS, the first one measures 1 mile and the second one is 0.67-mile long. Both runways have asphalt surfaces. Between 2013 to 2014, the airport handled 19,821 passengers. The passenger count is expected to increase to almost 30,000 by the end of 2031.
Best Time to Visit
In the post-World War II years, the airport is usually served by small passenger aircrafts, operated by Flinders Island Airways. Another airline that serves the airport is Sharp Airlines, a regional airline that was founded in the 1990s. The most common destinations are Launceston and Melbourne-Essendon. The airport covers a land area of 134 hectares and is accessible via Palana Road. Flinders Island Airport is also used for freight and emergency services. Cities, towns, and suburbs located near Flinders Island Airport include Saint Helens, George Town, Launceston, and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There is a small handful for great hotels near the airport and in the area served by Flinders Island Airport. One of the top places to stay is Flinders Island Tourist Lodge, located just 790 meters from the airport. Another nearby airport hotel is Flinders Island Cabin Park and Car Hire, just 4 minutes from FLS.
On this page it is easy to search for Whitemark, TAS, Australia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Whitemark, TAS, Australia (FLS) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the FLS airport. Most of these FLS hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Whitemark, TAS, Australia motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
