Mount Magnet Airport (YMOG)
Medium airport · Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Mount Magnet Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YMOG |
| IATA | MMG |
| Elevation | 1,354 ft (413 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°6'58" E 117°50'31" -28.11610, 117.84200 |
| Location | Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,953 ft (900 m) | 98 ft | PER | Yes |
| 16/34 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | PER | Yes |
Mount Magnet Airport at a glance
Mount Magnet Airport is a medium airport in Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as MMG. The field elevation of 1,354 ft (413 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YMOG 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 — 16/34 — offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of per surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YMOG 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 Mount Magnet Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meekatharra Airport | YMEK | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Mount Keith Airport | YMNE | 283 km (153 NM) |
| Leinster Airport | YLST | 283 km (153 NM) |
| Wiluna Airport | YWLU | 287 km (155 NM) |
| Geraldton Airport | YGEL | 316 km (171 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mount Magnet Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,354 ft field elevation of Mount Magnet 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 Mount Magnet Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mount Magnet Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mount Magnet Airport is YMOG, and its IATA code is MMG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mount Magnet Airport above sea level?
Mount Magnet Airport sits at an elevation of 1,354 feet (413 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mount Magnet Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.1161, 117.8420 — in Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Meekatharra Airport, about 181 km away.
Does YMOG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YMOG 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 Mount Magnet Airport?
Mount Magnet Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a PER surface.