Port Macquarie Airport (YPMQ)
Medium airport · Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Port Macquarie Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPMQ |
| IATA | PQQ |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°26'9" E 152°51'47" -31.43580, 152.86301 |
| Location | Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,203 ft (1586 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Port Macquarie Airport at a glance
Port Macquarie Airport is a medium airport in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as PQQ. The field elevation of 12 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPMQ 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, 03/21, offers 5,203 ft (1586 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YPMQ 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 Port Macquarie Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kempsey Airport | YKMP | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Taree Airport | YTRE | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Coffs Harbour Airport | YCFS | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Armidale Airport | YARM | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Newcastle Airport | YWLM | 180 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port Macquarie Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12 ft field elevation of Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port Macquarie Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port Macquarie Airport is YPMQ, and its IATA code is PQQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port Macquarie Airport above sea level?
Port Macquarie Airport sits at an elevation of 12 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Port Macquarie Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.4358, 152.8630 — in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kempsey Airport, about 41 km away.
Does YPMQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPMQ 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 Port Macquarie Airport?
Port Macquarie Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,203 ft (1586 m) with a ASP surface.