Mount Sanford Station Airport is located in the Northern Territory of Australia, about 160 kilometres east of Alice Springs. The airport is owned and operated by the Mount Sanford Station, a cattle station owned by the local Indigenous community.

The Mount Sanford Station Airport was built in the late 1960s to service the local cattle station, with the original airstrip being constructed from a cleared area of the station. The airstrip was subsequently upgraded in the early 1970s, with the addition of a terminal building and other facilities. The airport is still used primarily for cattle transportation and other agricultural activities, as well as for general aviation.

The airport's name is derived from the station on which it is located, which was originally named after the Mount Sanford range of hills located nearby. The range of hills was named by a British explorer, John McDouall Stuart, after the American naval officer, George Sanford.

Mount Sanford Station Airport’s airport code, MTD, is derived from its location - Mount Sanford. The code is used by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for identification purposes.

The airport has two flights per day, operated by both Airnorth and Rex Airlines. The Airnorth flight runs between Mount Sanford Station and Alice Springs, while the Rex Airlines flight runs between Mount Sanford and Katherine. Both flights operate on a regular schedule, typically twice per day.

The airport serves mainly private aircraft, such as charter planes and small planes, and is not served by larger commercial airlines. However, the airport does have a regular schedule of small commercial flights operated by Airnorth and Rex Airlines.

The airport is also used by the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which provides medical services to the remote residents of the area. The airport also serves as a refuelling point for aircraft travelling across the Northern Territory.

In addition to its role in serving the local community, the Mount Sanford Station Airport is also used for tourism. The airport is situated near a number of tourist attractions, including the Tanami Desert, Kata Tjuta National Park, Kings Canyon and Uluru.

The airport also serves as a gateway for tourists travelling to The Kimberley region, with flights connecting to Kununurra and Broome.

Overall, Mount Sanford Station Airport plays an important role in the local area, providing an important service to the local community and tourists alike.