Meekatharra – Flight Schedule
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Flight No. | Depart | Arrive | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
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HK 1935 HK 1935 HK 1935 HK 1936 | Perth - 8:00am Wiluna - 10:20am Meekatharra - 11:35am Mt Magnet - 12:35pm | Wiluna - 9:55am Meekatharra - 11:00am Mt Magnet - 12:10pm Perth - 2:00pm | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
HK 1935 HK 1935 HK 1935 HK 1936 | Perth - 8:00am Wiluna - 10:20am Meekatharra - 11:35am Mt Magnet - 12:35pm | Wiluna - 9:55am Meekatharra - 11:00am Mt Magnet - 12:10pm Perth - 2:00pm | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
HK 1934 (until April 1) HK 1935 HK 1935 HK 1935 HK 1936 | Perth - 11:00am Wiluna - 1:20pm Meekatharra - 2:35pm Mt Magnet - 3:35pm | Wiluna - 12:55pm Meekatharra - 2:00pm Mt Magnet - 3:10pm Perth - 5:00pm | - | - | - | - | - | - |
NOTICE: Meekatharra Airport Closure
Meekatharra Airport will be closed due to resurfacing for the following dates: Monday 11th March 2024 with a planned completion timeline of 3 weeks (31/03/24
Flights will still be proceeding between Perth – Wiluna and Mt Magnet. A fuel stop will be required at Leinster on these flights.
If you require any further information with these changes contact our Reservations Team on 9478 3989 or our Toll Free Number 1300 729 924
Destination Information
Located 764 km north east of Perth, 541 km east of Geraldton, 521 m above sea level, and just a 1 hour and 30 minute flight with Skippers Aviation from Perth, Meekatharra is a gold town which has developed into a major supply centre for the pastoral and mining interests in the East Murchison.
Like the rest of the East Murchison, Meekatharra came into existence in the 1890s when gold was discovered in the area. By 1891 gold was being mined at both Nannine and Annean Station. The Peak Hill field was opened up in 1892 and by 1894 a ten-head battery had been built to crush and process ore at Garden Gully. It seems the first settlement at Meekatharra occurred in 1894 and that, in May 1896, after the prospectors Meehan, Porter and Soich discovered gold, miners moved to the new settlement from the other East Murchison fields.
Meekatharra is a golden prospect for visitors on their Mid-West outback adventure. The gold mining riches of yesteryear have left a rich legacy for the town and the region. Active, profitable gold mining operations continue in the district and the relics of those long since past, dotted throughout the countryside, fill the imagination of the inquisitive tourist. Others still try their hand at prospecting, many with surprisingly good results!
Rocky outcrops, native animals and a glorious parade of colourful wildflowers in winter and spring bring Meekatharra to life. In town, you’ll find excellent three star motel a choice of local hotels for accommodation, meals or a long, cold drink!
Airport
The Meekatharra Airport is located 6 kilometres east of town.
Car Hire
Meekatharra Car Hire
Phone: 0427 654 997 / 0411 330 262
Email: [email protected]
Airport Facilities
- Public Telephones
- Public Toilets
Local Attractions
The Meeka Rangelands Discovery Trail provides walk trails around Meekatharra Creek and a lookout from which a “super pit” mine site can be viewed. Interpretive signage features throughout the trail relating to Meekatharra’s fascinating indigenous and settlement history.
Find out more about the Meeka Rangelands Discovery Trail at: www.meekashire.wa.gov.au/meekatrails/
- Peace Gorge
- Royal Flying Doctors Base
- State Battery
- Old Courthouse
- Meekatharra Meteorogical Office
- Mt Gould Police Station
- 25 Mile Well
Meekatharra Shire
Phone: 08 9980 0600
Web: www.meekacarhire.com.au
Very friendly staff, my flight ran on time. Plenty of parking available.
Sam Marsh
Always good service while flying on skippers aircrafts by flight attendants
Jacinta Hardegen
Have had 2 flights with skippers and the flight both ways was good. friendly staff both on board and ground crew
Anthony Dixon