Drysdale River Airport (DRY): Codes, Runways & Location
Drysdale River Airport (IATA: DRY · ICAO: YDRD) is a small airport serving Drysdale River, Australia. It lies at 15.7136° S, 126.3811° E, 360 ft (110 m) above sea level.
Overview of Drysdale River Airport
Drysdale River Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Drysdale River in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code DRY and the ICAO code YDRD. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Drysdale River Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1399 m (4589 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 surface: g. The field elevation is 360 ft (110 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Doongan Airport (DNG) about 37 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 ≈ 1,399 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Drysdale River Airport
Where is Drysdale River Airport located?
Drysdale River Airport is located in Drysdale River, Australia. Its coordinates are 15.7136° S, 126.3811° E.
What is the airport code for Drysdale River Airport?
Drysdale River Airport has an IATA code of DRY and an ICAO code of YDRD.
How long is the runway at Drysdale River Airport?
Drysdale River Airport's longest runway is about 1399 m (4589 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Drysdale River Airport have?
Drysdale River Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with g surfacing.
Is Drysdale River Airport a major airport?
Drysdale River Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Drysdale River Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.