Mackay Airport (YBMK)
Medium airport · Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBMK |
| IATA | MKY |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°10'15" E 149°10'57" -21.17082, 149.18259 |
| Location | Mackay, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,409 ft (1344 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 6,499 ft (1981 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mackay Airport at a glance
Mackay Airport is a medium airport in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as MKY. The field elevation of 19 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBMK 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 6,499 ft (1981 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 YBMK 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 Mackay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Island Airport | YBHM | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport | YBPN | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Moranbah Airport | YMRB | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Dysart Airport | YDYS | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Clermont Airport | YCMT | 240 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mackay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 19 ft field elevation of Mackay 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 Mackay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mackay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mackay Airport is YBMK, and its IATA code is MKY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mackay Airport above sea level?
Mackay Airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mackay Airport located?
The airport lies at -21.1708, 149.1826 — in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hamilton Island Airport, about 93 km away.
Does YBMK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBMK 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 Mackay Airport?
Mackay Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,499 ft (1981 m) with a ASP surface.