Adelaide International Airport (ADL): Codes, Runways & Location
Adelaide International Airport (IATA: ADL · ICAO: YPAD) is a large airport serving Adelaide, Australia. It lies at 34.9475° S, 138.5334° E, 20 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Adelaide International Airport
Adelaide International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Adelaide in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code ADL and the ICAO code YPAD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Adelaide International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 20 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAAF Base Edinburgh about 28 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,100 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Adelaide International Airport
Where is Adelaide International Airport located?
Adelaide International Airport is located in Adelaide, Australia. Its coordinates are 34.9475° S, 138.5334° E.
What is the airport code for Adelaide International Airport?
Adelaide International Airport has an IATA code of ADL and an ICAO code of YPAD.
How long is the runway at Adelaide International Airport?
Adelaide International Airport's longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Adelaide International Airport have?
Adelaide International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Adelaide International Airport a major airport?
Adelaide International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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