Mareeba Airport (YMBA)
Medium airport · Mareeba, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Mareeba Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YMBA |
| IATA | MRG |
| Elevation | 1,560 ft (475 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 17°4'13" E 145°25'27" -17.07028, 145.42423 |
| Location | Mareeba, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,938 ft (1505 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mareeba Airport at a glance
Mareeba Airport is a medium airport in Mareeba, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as MRG. The field elevation of 1,560 ft (475 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YMBA 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, 10/28, offers 4,938 ft (1505 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YMBA 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 Mareeba Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns International Airport | YBCS | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Cooktown Airport | YCKN | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville | YBTL | 281 km (152 NM) |
| Kowanyama Airport | YKOW | 430 km (232 NM) |
| Coen Airport | YCOE | 444 km (240 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mareeba Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,560 ft field elevation of Mareeba 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 Mareeba Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mareeba Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mareeba Airport is YMBA, and its IATA code is MRG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mareeba Airport above sea level?
Mareeba Airport sits at an elevation of 1,560 feet (475 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mareeba Airport located?
The airport lies at -17.0703, 145.4242 — in Mareeba, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cairns International Airport, about 41 km away.
Does YMBA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YMBA 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 Mareeba Airport?
Mareeba Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,938 ft (1505 m) with a ASP surface.