Marree Airport (YMRE)
Medium airport · South Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Marree Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YMRE |
| IATA | RRE |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°39'48" E 138°3'54" -29.66330, 138.06500 |
| Location | South Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,422 ft (1348 m) | 52 ft | ASP | No |
Marree Airport at a glance
Marree Airport is a medium airport in South Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as RRE. The field elevation of 50 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YMRE 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, 04/22, offers 4,422 ft (1348 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YMRE 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 Marree Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh Creek Airport | YLEC | 110 km (59 NM) |
| William Creek Aerodrome | YWMC | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Port Augusta Airport | YPAG | 318 km (172 NM) |
| Coober Pedy Airport | YCBP | 331 km (179 NM) |
| Whyalla Airport | YWHA | 381 km (206 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Marree Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 50 ft field elevation of Marree 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 Marree Airport
What is the ICAO code of Marree Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Marree Airport is YMRE, and its IATA code is RRE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Marree Airport above sea level?
Marree Airport sits at an elevation of 50 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Marree Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.6633, 138.0650 — in South Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leigh Creek Airport, about 110 km away.
Does YMRE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YMRE 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 Marree Airport?
Marree Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,422 ft (1348 m) with a ASP surface.