Ararat Airport (YARA)
Medium airport · Ararat, Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Ararat Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YARA |
| IATA | ARY |
| Elevation | 1,008 ft (307 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 37°18'36" E 142°59'19" -37.30998, 142.98869 |
| Location | Ararat, Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,165 ft (660 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
| 12/30 | 4,068 ft (1240 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ararat Airport at a glance
Ararat Airport is a medium airport in Ararat, Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as ARY. The field elevation of 1,008 ft (307 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YARA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 4,068 ft (1240 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YARA 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 Ararat Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stawell Airport | YSWL | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Hamilton Airport | YHML | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Horsham Airport | YHSM | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Warracknabeal Airport | YWKB | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | YMAV | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ararat Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,008 ft field elevation of Ararat 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 Ararat Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ararat Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ararat Airport is YARA, and its IATA code is ARY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ararat Airport above sea level?
Ararat Airport sits at an elevation of 1,008 feet (307 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ararat Airport located?
The airport lies at -37.3100, 142.9887 — in Ararat, Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stawell Airport, about 34 km away.
Does YARA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YARA 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 Ararat Airport?
Ararat Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,068 ft (1240 m) with a ASP surface.