{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Ernabella"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Charter and RFDS services"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Ernabella",
  "code": "ERB",
  "connection_tips": "Ernabella Airport (ERB) is a vital regional aviation facility serving the Pukatja community (formerly Ernabella) in the remote Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands of South Australia. For travelers and pilots, the most critical connection tip is understanding that ERB is located within restricted Indigenous lands; entry permits are strictly required for all non-traditional owners and must be obtained through the APY Executive well in advance of travel. The facility acts as a life-saving lifeline for the community, serving as a primary base for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) for emergency aeromedical evacuations and routine health clinics. The airfield features a well-maintained 1,170-meter runway (05/23) situated in the shadow of the spectacular Musgrave Ranges.\n\nWhile road access to the community was significantly improved in 2017 with the sealing of the airstrip access road, the airport remains the most reliable year-round link for government specialists and visiting arts professionals who collaborate with the world-renowned Ernabella Arts center. There is a total lack of commercial passenger amenities, retail shops, or dining facilities at the airstrip; travelers must be completely self-sufficient, carrying ample food, water, and essential supplies from their point of origin, typically Alice Springs or Port Augusta. Ground transportation into the Pukatja town center\u2014located just over a mile to the south\u2014is exclusively via pre-arranged community-led pickups.\n\nArriving during daylight hours is recommended to fully appreciate the dramatic outback landscape and ensure safe navigation. Always confirm your flight manifest and entry permits before departure, as the facility is a functional piece of Indigenous infrastructure rather than a public passenger hub. ERB remains an indispensable node for the cultural and physical well-being of the Anangu people.",
  "country": "Australia",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/au.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check ahead for permit rules before traveling.",
    "Ernabella serves the APY Lands in South Australia.",
    "Entry permits are required for most visitors.",
    "The airport mainly supports RFDS and community flights.",
    "Arrange approvals well before your trip."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Ernabella+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "ERB",
  "icao": "YERN",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -26.2632999420166,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities may be limited; plan ahead.",
  "longitude": 132.1820068359375,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline desk for assistance.",
  "name": "Ernabella Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AAB",
      "name": "Arrabury Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Ernabella Airport (ERB), also known by its ICAO code YERN, is a vital regional aviation facility serving the Pukatja community (formerly Ernabella) in the remote Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands of South Australia. Located in the far northwest of the state, the airport provides a critical transport link for one of Australia's most culturally significant Indigenous communities. Its position is essential for the movement of traditional owners, government specialists, and medical teams who navigate the vast and rugged Musgrave Ranges.\n\nThe airfield is situated on freehold land held under the APY Land Rights Act, reflecting its deep integration into the local Anangu heritage. The infrastructure features a single 1,170-meter runway (05/23) that is designed to handle light aircraft and specialized outback charter services. In 2017, accessibility was significantly improved through the sealing of the airstrip access road, ensuring more reliable year-round ground connections between the airfield and the Pukatja town center, which lies just over one mile to the south.\n\nFlight operations at ERB are headlined by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), which utilizes the airfield as a primary base for emergency aeromedical evacuations and routine health clinics. For the isolated residents of the APY Lands, the airport is a life-saving piece of infrastructure that provides a rapid conduit to specialized medical care in Port Augusta or Adelaide. In addition to emergency services, the field hosts frequent charter flights for community development organizations and visiting arts professionals who collaborate with the world-renowned Ernabella Arts center.\n\nTravelers and pilots visiting Ernabella must be aware that the airport is located within restricted Indigenous lands, and entry permits are strictly required for all non-traditional owners. The terminal facilities are minimalist and focused on functional passenger processing, with no commercial retail or dining options available on-site. Visitors are advised to be fully self-sufficient and to coordinate all travel logistics well in advance with the APY Executive and local community councils. Despite its remote and specialized nature, ERB remains a foundational component of the transportation network in the Australian Red Centre.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernabella_Airport"
}