Adelaide International Airport (YPAD)
Large airport · Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Adelaide International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPAD |
| IATA | ADL |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°56'51" E 138°32'0" -34.94751, 138.53339 |
| Location | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,420 ft (1652 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Adelaide International Airport at a glance
Adelaide International Airport is a large airport in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as ADL. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPAD 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 — 05/23 — offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YPAD 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 Adelaide International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAAF Base Edinburgh | YPED | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Kingscote Airport | YKSC | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Port Pirie Airport | YPIR | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Renmark Airport | YREN | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Whyalla Airport | YWHA | 230 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Adelaide International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Adelaide International 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 Adelaide International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Adelaide International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Adelaide International Airport is YPAD, and its IATA code is ADL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Adelaide International Airport above sea level?
Adelaide International Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Adelaide International Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.9475, 138.5334 — in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAAF Base Edinburgh, about 28 km away.
Does YPAD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPAD 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 Adelaide International Airport?
Adelaide International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.