Mackay Airport (MKY): Codes, Runways & Location
Mackay Airport (IATA: MKY · ICAO: YBMK) is a medium-sized airport serving Mackay, Australia. It lies at 21.1708° S, 149.1826° E, 19 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mackay Airport
Mackay Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Mackay in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code MKY and the ICAO code YBMK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mackay Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1981 m (6499 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 19 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Brampton Island Airport (BMP) about 42 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 ≈ 1,981 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Mackay Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mackay Airport
Where is Mackay Airport located?
Mackay Airport is located in Mackay, Australia. Its coordinates are 21.1708° S, 149.1826° E.
What is the airport code for Mackay Airport?
Mackay Airport has an IATA code of MKY and an ICAO code of YBMK.
How long is the runway at Mackay Airport?
Mackay Airport's longest runway is about 1981 m (6499 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Mackay Airport have?
Mackay Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mackay Airport a major airport?
Mackay Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Mackay Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →