Mildura Airport (YMIA)
Medium airport · Mildura, Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Mildura Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YMIA |
| IATA | MQL |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°13'45" E 142°5'10" -34.22920, 142.08600 |
| Location | Mildura, Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,004 ft (1830 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 3,737 ft (1139 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mildura Airport at a glance
Mildura Airport is a medium airport in Mildura, Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as MQL. The field elevation of 167 ft (51 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YMIA 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 — 09/27 — offers 6,004 ft (1830 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YMIA 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 Mildura Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Renmark Airport | YREN | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Balranald Airport | YBRN | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Hopetoun Airport | YHPN | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Swan Hill Airport | YSWH | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Warracknabeal Airport | YWKB | 235 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mildura Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 167 ft field elevation of Mildura 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 Mildura Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mildura Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mildura Airport is YMIA, and its IATA code is MQL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mildura Airport above sea level?
Mildura Airport sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mildura Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.2292, 142.0860 — in Mildura, Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Renmark Airport, about 130 km away.
Does YMIA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YMIA 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 Mildura Airport?
Mildura Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,004 ft (1830 m) with a ASP surface.