Dysart Airport (YDYS)
Medium airport · Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Dysart Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YDYS |
| IATA | DYA |
| Elevation | 670 ft (204 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°37'20" E 148°21'50" -22.62220, 148.36400 |
| Location | Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,085 ft (1550 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dysart Airport at a glance
Dysart Airport is a medium airport in Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as DYA. The field elevation of 670 ft (204 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YDYS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 5,085 ft (1550 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 YDYS 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 Dysart Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moranbah Airport | YMRB | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Clermont Airport | YCMT | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Emerald Airport | YEML | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Blackwater Airport | YBTR | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Mackay Airport | YBMK | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dysart Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 670 ft field elevation of Dysart 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 Dysart Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dysart Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dysart Airport is YDYS, and its IATA code is DYA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dysart Airport above sea level?
Dysart Airport sits at an elevation of 670 feet (204 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dysart Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.6222, 148.3640 — in Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Moranbah Airport, about 69 km away.
Does YDYS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YDYS 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 Dysart Airport?
Dysart Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,085 ft (1550 m) with a ASP surface.