Moranbah Airport (YMRB)
Medium airport · Moranbah, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Moranbah Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YMRB |
| IATA | MOV |
| Elevation | 770 ft (235 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°3'28" E 148°4'37" -22.05780, 148.07700 |
| Location | Moranbah, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Moranbah Airport at a glance
Moranbah Airport is a medium airport in Moranbah, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as MOV. The field elevation of 770 ft (235 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YMRB 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, 16/34, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp 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 YMRB 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 Moranbah Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dysart Airport | YDYS | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Clermont Airport | YCMT | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Mackay Airport | YBMK | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Emerald Airport | YEML | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport | YBPN | 181 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moranbah Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 770 ft field elevation of Moranbah 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 Moranbah Airport
What is the ICAO code of Moranbah Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Moranbah Airport is YMRB, and its IATA code is MOV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moranbah Airport above sea level?
Moranbah Airport sits at an elevation of 770 feet (235 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Moranbah Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.0578, 148.0770 — in Moranbah, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dysart Airport, about 69 km away.
Does YMRB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YMRB 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 Moranbah Airport?
Moranbah Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.