McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV): Codes, Runways & Location
McArthur River Mine Airport (IATA: MCV · ICAO: YMHU) is a small airport serving McArthur River Mine, Australia. It lies at 16.4425° S, 136.0840° E, 131 ft (40 m) above sea level.
Overview of McArthur River Mine Airport
McArthur River Mine Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of McArthur River Mine in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code MCV and the ICAO code YMHU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
McArthur River Mine Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1503 m (4931 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 131 ft (40 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Borroloola Airport (BOX) about 47 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 ≈ 1,503 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about McArthur River Mine Airport
Where is McArthur River Mine Airport located?
McArthur River Mine Airport is located in McArthur River Mine, Australia. Its coordinates are 16.4425° S, 136.0840° E.
What is the airport code for McArthur River Mine Airport?
McArthur River Mine Airport has an IATA code of MCV and an ICAO code of YMHU.
How long is the runway at McArthur River Mine Airport?
McArthur River Mine Airport's longest runway is about 1503 m (4931 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does McArthur River Mine Airport have?
McArthur River Mine Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is McArthur River Mine Airport a major airport?
McArthur River Mine Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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