Albury Airport (YMAY)
Medium airport · East Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Albury Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YMAY |
| IATA | ABX |
| Elevation | 539 ft (164 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 36°4'0" E 146°57'33" -36.06676, 146.95915 |
| Location | East Albury, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,234 ft (1900 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Albury Airport at a glance
Albury Airport is a medium airport in East Albury, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as ABX. The field elevation of 539 ft (164 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YMAY are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 6,234 ft (1900 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YMAY 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 Albury Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corowa Airport | YCOR | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Wangaratta Airport | YWGT | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Corryong Airport | YCRG | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Benalla Airport | YBLA | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Wagga Wagga Airport | YSWG | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Albury Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 539 ft field elevation of Albury 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 Albury Airport
What is the ICAO code of Albury Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Albury Airport is YMAY, and its IATA code is ABX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Albury Airport above sea level?
Albury Airport sits at an elevation of 539 feet (164 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Albury Airport located?
The airport lies at -36.0668, 146.9591 — in East Albury, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Corowa Airport, about 55 km away.
Does YMAY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YMAY 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 Albury Airport?
Albury Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,234 ft (1900 m) with a ASP surface.