Emerald Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Emerald, Australia. Its IATA code is EMD and its ICAO code is YEML. The airport lies at an elevation of 624 ft (190 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 6,234 ft (1,900 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- EMD
- ICAO code
- YEML
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 624 ft (190 m)
- Coordinates
- -23.5675, 148.1790
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,234 ft · 1,900 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 15/33 | 3,038 ft · 926 m | 59 ft · 18 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Emerald Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MOV Moranbah Airport | Moranbah, Australia | 168 km · 104 mi |
| ROK Rockhampton Airport | Rockhampton, Australia | 235 km · 146 mi |
| THG Thangool Airport | Biloela, Australia | 265 km · 165 mi |
| MKY Mackay Airport | Mackay, Australia | 286 km · 178 mi |
| BCI Barcaldine Airport | Barcaldine, Australia | 293 km · 182 mi |
| BKQ Blackall Airport | Blackall, Australia | 295 km · 183 mi |
| GLT Gladstone Airport | Gladstone, Australia | 312 km · 194 mi |
| RMA Roma Airport | Roma, Australia | 336 km · 209 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from EMD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 1,190 | 740 | 643 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,519 | 3,429 | 2,980 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,633 | 4,121 | 3,581 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,797 | 4,845 | 4,210 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,562 | 5,942 | 5,163 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,363 | 7,061 | 6,136 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,515 | 7,155 | 6,218 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,740 | 7,295 | 6,339 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,105 | 8,143 | 7,076 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,127 | 8,778 | 7,628 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,555 | 9,044 | 7,859 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,814 | 9,205 | 7,999 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,459 | 9,606 | 8,347 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,683 | 9,745 | 8,468 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,894 | 9,876 | 8,582 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,919 | 9,891 | 8,595 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 122.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Emerald Airport?
The IATA code of Emerald Airport is EMD and its ICAO code is YEML.
Where is Emerald Airport located?
Emerald Airport is in Emerald, Queensland, Australia, at -23.5675, 148.1790.
What time zone is Emerald Airport in?
Emerald Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Emerald Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 6,234 ft (1,900 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Emerald Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Moranbah Airport (MOV), about 168 km (104 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.