Meekatharra Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Australia. Its IATA code is MKR and its ICAO code is YMEK. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,713 ft (522 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 7,156 ft (2,181 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Perth time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MKR
- ICAO code
- YMEK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,713 ft (522 m)
- Coordinates
- -26.6117, 118.5480
- Time zone
- Australia/Perth
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,156 ft · 2,181 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 15/33 | 3,494 ft · 1,065 m | 98 ft · 30 m | SAN | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Meekatharra Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WUN Wiluna Airport | Australia | 166 km · 103 mi |
| MMG Mount Magnet Airport | Australia | 181 km · 112 mi |
| LER Leinster Airport | Australia | 253 km · 157 mi |
| KQR Karara Airport | Karara, Australia | 343 km · 213 mi |
| LNO Leonora Airport | Leonora, Australia | 371 km · 231 mi |
| ZNE Newman Airport | Newman, Australia | 377 km · 234 mi |
| PBO Paraburdoo Airport | Paraburdoo, Australia | 391 km · 243 mi |
| KAX Kalbarri Airport | Kalbarri, Australia | 441 km · 274 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MKR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 3,223 | 2,003 | 1,740 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 3,479 | 2,162 | 1,878 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,263 | 4,513 | 3,922 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,418 | 4,609 | 4,006 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,562 | 4,699 | 4,083 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,769 | 5,449 | 4,735 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,895 | 5,527 | 4,803 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,904 | 7,397 | 6,428 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,639 | 8,475 | 7,364 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,069 | 8,742 | 7,596 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,222 | 8,837 | 7,679 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,272 | 8,868 | 7,706 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,554 | 9,043 | 7,858 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 16,098 | 10,003 | 8,692 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 17,678 | 10,984 | 9,545 | View route |
| JFK New York | 18,087 | 11,239 | 9,766 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 122.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Meekatharra Airport?
The IATA code of Meekatharra Airport is MKR and its ICAO code is YMEK.
Where is Meekatharra Airport located?
Meekatharra Airport is in Western Australia, Australia, at -26.6117, 118.5480.
What time zone is Meekatharra Airport in?
Meekatharra Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Perth. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Meekatharra Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 7,156 ft (2,181 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Meekatharra Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Wiluna Airport (WUN), about 166 km (103 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.