Geraldton Airport (YGEL)
Medium airport · Moonyoonooka, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Geraldton Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YGEL |
| IATA | GET |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°47'46" E 114°42'25" -28.79610, 114.70700 |
| Location | Moonyoonooka, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,838 ft (2389 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 2,953 ft (900 m) | 59 ft | GVL | No |
| 14/32 | 2,769 ft (844 m) | 59 ft | ASP | No |
Geraldton Airport at a glance
Geraldton Airport is a medium airport in Moonyoonooka, Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as GET. The field elevation of 121 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YGEL 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 3 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 7,838 ft (2389 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YGEL 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 Geraldton Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Magnet Airport | YMOG | 316 km (171 NM) |
| Shark Bay Airport | YSHK | 341 km (184 NM) |
| RAAF Base Pearce | YPEA | 343 km (185 NM) |
| Perth International Airport | YPPH | 370 km (200 NM) |
| Perth Jandakot Airport | YPJT | 384 km (207 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Geraldton Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 121 ft field elevation of Geraldton 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 Geraldton Airport
What is the ICAO code of Geraldton Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Geraldton Airport is YGEL, and its IATA code is GET. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Geraldton Airport above sea level?
Geraldton Airport sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Geraldton Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.7961, 114.7070 — in Moonyoonooka, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mount Magnet Airport, about 316 km away.
Does YGEL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YGEL 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 Geraldton Airport?
Geraldton Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,838 ft (2389 m) with a ASP surface.