Emerald Airport (YEML)
Medium airport · Emerald, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Emerald Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YEML |
| IATA | EMD |
| Elevation | 624 ft (190 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°34'3" E 148°10'44" -23.56750, 148.17900 |
| Location | Emerald, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,234 ft (1900 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 3,038 ft (926 m) | 59 ft | GVL | Yes |
Emerald Airport at a glance
Emerald Airport is a medium airport in Emerald, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as EMD. The field elevation of 624 ft (190 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YEML 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 — 06/24 — offers 6,234 ft (1900 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YEML 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 Emerald Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Airport | YBTR | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Clermont Airport | YCMT | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Dysart Airport | YDYS | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Moranbah Airport | YMRB | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Rockhampton Airport | YBRK | 235 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Emerald Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 624 ft field elevation of Emerald 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 Emerald Airport
What is the ICAO code of Emerald Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Emerald Airport is YEML, and its IATA code is EMD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Emerald Airport above sea level?
Emerald Airport sits at an elevation of 624 feet (190 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Emerald Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.5675, 148.1790 — in Emerald, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Blackwater Airport, about 64 km away.
Does YEML publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YEML 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 Emerald Airport?
Emerald Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,234 ft (1900 m) with a ASP surface.