Albany Airport (YABA)
Medium airport · Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Albany Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YABA |
| IATA | ALH |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°56'36" E 117°48'32" -34.94333, 117.80889 |
| Location | Albany, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,596 ft (1096 m) | 98 ft | GVL | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Albany Airport at a glance
Albany Airport is a medium airport in Albany, Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as ALH. The field elevation of 233 ft (71 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YABA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YABA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Albany Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perth Jandakot Airport | YPJT | 363 km (196 NM) |
| Perth International Airport | YPPH | 375 km (203 NM) |
| Esperance Airport | YESP | 394 km (213 NM) |
| RAAF Base Pearce | YPEA | 401 km (217 NM) |
| Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport | YPKG | 574 km (310 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Albany Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 233 ft field elevation of Albany Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Albany Airport
What is the ICAO code of Albany Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Albany Airport is YABA, and its IATA code is ALH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Albany Airport above sea level?
Albany Airport sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Albany Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.9433, 117.8089 — in Albany, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Perth Jandakot Airport, about 363 km away.
Does YABA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YABA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Albany Airport?
Albany Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.