Quilpie Airport (YQLP)
Medium airport · Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Quilpie Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YQLP |
| IATA | ULP |
| Elevation | 655 ft (200 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 26°36'33" E 144°15'13" -26.60918, 144.25375 |
| Location | Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,898 ft (1493 m) | 98 ft | COP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 3,510 ft (1070 m) | 98 ft | CLA | No |
Quilpie Airport at a glance
Quilpie Airport is a medium airport in Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as ULP. The field elevation of 655 ft (200 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YQLP 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 — 09/27 — offers 4,898 ft (1493 m) of cop surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YQLP 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 Quilpie Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thargomindah Airport | YTGM | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Charleville Airport | YBCV | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Windorah Airport | YWDH | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Cunnamulla Airport | YCMU | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Blackall Airport | YBCK | 269 km (145 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Quilpie Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 655 ft field elevation of Quilpie 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 Quilpie Airport
What is the ICAO code of Quilpie Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Quilpie Airport is YQLP, and its IATA code is ULP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Quilpie Airport above sea level?
Quilpie Airport sits at an elevation of 655 feet (200 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Quilpie Airport located?
The airport lies at -26.6092, 144.2537 — in Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Thargomindah Airport, about 159 km away.
Does YQLP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YQLP 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 Quilpie Airport?
Quilpie Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,898 ft (1493 m) with a COP surface.