Ayr Airport (AYR): Codes, Runways & Location
Ayr Airport (IATA: AYR · ICAO: YAYR) is a small airport serving Ayr, Australia. It lies at 19.5958° S, 147.3245° E, 41 ft (12 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ayr Airport
Ayr Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Ayr in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code AYR and the ICAO code YAYR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ayr Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1462 m (4796 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, grass. The field elevation is 41 ft (12 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) about 70 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 ≈ 1,462 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Ayr Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Ayr Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ayr Airport
Where is Ayr Airport located?
Ayr Airport is located in Ayr, Australia. Its coordinates are 19.5958° S, 147.3245° E.
What is the airport code for Ayr Airport?
Ayr Airport has an IATA code of AYR and an ICAO code of YAYR.
How long is the runway at Ayr Airport?
Ayr Airport's longest runway is about 1462 m (4796 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Ayr Airport have?
Ayr Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Ayr Airport a major airport?
Ayr Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Ayr Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.