Manbulloo Airstrip

Manbulloo Airstrip is a small, private or semi-private aerodrome located in the Northern Territory of Australia, near Katherine. It primarily serves the Manbulloo Station, a large cattle property in the region, supporting agricultural and pastoral operations common to the remote Top End of the Northern Territory. The airstrip is typical of outback Australia's network of private station airstrips, providing essential access to remote properties where road travel can be difficult or impractical, particularly during the wet season when flooding can cut off ground routes. It is not a commercial passenger airport and does not appear in major aviation directories as a public-use facility. With no IATA code assigned, the airstrip is identified by the ICAO-style Australian designator AU-0282. It serves as a practical lifeline for the local pastoral community, enabling light aircraft access for mustering, medical evacuations, and general station supply.