Mareeba Airport (MRG): Codes, Runways & Location
Mareeba Airport (IATA: MRG · ICAO: YMBA) is a medium-sized airport serving Mareeba, Australia. It lies at 17.0703° S, 145.4242° E, 1560 ft (475 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mareeba Airport
Mareeba Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Mareeba in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code MRG and the ICAO code YMBA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Mareeba Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1505 m (4938 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: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1560 ft (475 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Cairns International Airport (CNS) about 41 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 ≈ 1,505 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mareeba Airport
Where is Mareeba Airport located?
Mareeba Airport is located in Mareeba, Australia. Its coordinates are 17.0703° S, 145.4242° E.
What is the airport code for Mareeba Airport?
Mareeba Airport has an IATA code of MRG and an ICAO code of YMBA.
How long is the runway at Mareeba Airport?
Mareeba Airport's longest runway is about 1505 m (4938 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Mareeba Airport have?
Mareeba Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mareeba Airport a major airport?
Mareeba Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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