Snake Bay Airport
Milikapiti, Australia

Snake Bay Airport
Remote gateway to Melville Island's Tiwi community.
- ›Located on Melville Island, one of the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory of Australia.
- ›The town of Milikapiti was formerly named Snake Bay, which is reflected in the airport's name.
- ›Melville Island is one of Australia's largest islands and is accessible primarily by air or boat.
- ›The airport supports access to the Tiwi Islands, known for their distinctive Indigenous art and culture.
- ›Special permits were historically required for non-Indigenous visitors to access the Tiwi Islands.
Snake Bay Airport, known by its community name Milikapiti, serves the small Aboriginal community of Milikapiti on Melville Island, part of the Tiwi Islands in Australia's Northern Territory. It functions as a vital lifeline for this remote community, connecting residents to Darwin for medical, educational, and essential services. The airport reflects the broader character of the Tiwi Islands — rugged, culturally rich, and accessible only by air or sea.
- Main Terminal — A small, basic single-room facility serving light aircraft and charter operations for the Milikapiti community.
- Community vehicles and local taxi arrangements
- Charter tour transfers organised through Tiwi tour operators
- Private vehicle pickup by locals or accommodation hosts
- Milikapiti Community Guesthouse
There are no commercial dining facilities at the airport itself. Visitors should arrange meals through their accommodation or community hosts, as Milikapiti has very limited retail food options. It is advisable to bring supplies from Darwin before travelling to the island.
- A permit is required to visit the Tiwi Islands — organise this well in advance through the Tiwi Land Council.
- Most travel to Milikapiti is via charter flight from Darwin; confirm schedules directly with operators as services are infrequent.
- Respect local Aboriginal customs and cultural protocols at all times while on Tiwi Land.
- Bring sufficient cash, food, and any medications as supplies on the island are extremely limited.
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Snake Bay Airport is located at Milikapiti, Northern Territory on the northern coast of Melville Island, Australia.
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