Maningrida Airport (YMGD)
Medium airport · Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Maningrida Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YMGD |
| IATA | MNG |
| Elevation | 123 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°3'22" E 134°14'2" -12.05610, 134.23399 |
| Location | Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,020 ft (1530 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Maningrida Airport at a glance
Maningrida Airport is a medium airport in Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia, known to airline systems as MNG. The field elevation of 123 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YMGD 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, 14/32, offers 5,020 ft (1530 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 YMGD 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 Maningrida Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elcho Island Airport | YELD | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Gove Airport | YPGV | 282 km (152 NM) |
| Ngukurr Airport | YNGU | 302 km (163 NM) |
| Groote Eylandt Airport | YGTE | 322 km (174 NM) |
| Tindal Airport | YPTN | 340 km (184 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maningrida Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 123 ft field elevation of Maningrida 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 Maningrida Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maningrida Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maningrida Airport is YMGD, and its IATA code is MNG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maningrida Airport above sea level?
Maningrida Airport sits at an elevation of 123 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 Maningrida Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.0561, 134.2340 — in Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Elcho Island Airport, about 145 km away.
Does YMGD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YMGD 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 Maningrida Airport?
Maningrida Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,020 ft (1530 m) with a ASP surface.