Mackay Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Mackay, Australia. Its IATA code is MKY and its ICAO code is YBMK. The airport lies at an elevation of 19 ft (6 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 6,499 ft (1,981 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MKY
- ICAO code
- YBMK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 19 ft (6 m)
- Coordinates
- -21.1708, 149.1826
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,499 ft · 1,981 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Mackay Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HTI Hamilton Island Airport | Hamilton Island, Australia | 93 km · 58 mi |
| PPP Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport | Proserpine, Australia | 100 km · 62 mi |
| MOV Moranbah Airport | Moranbah, Australia | 151 km · 94 mi |
| ROK Rockhampton Airport | Rockhampton, Australia | 279 km · 173 mi |
| EMD Emerald Airport | Emerald, Australia | 286 km · 178 mi |
| TSV Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville | Townsville, Australia | 330 km · 205 mi |
| GLT Gladstone Airport | Gladstone, Australia | 366 km · 227 mi |
| PMK Palm Island Airport | Australia | 382 km · 237 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MKY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 1,434 | 891 | 774 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,512 | 3,425 | 2,976 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,384 | 3,967 | 3,447 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,602 | 4,724 | 4,105 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,502 | 5,904 | 5,131 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,356 | 7,056 | 6,132 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,513 | 7,154 | 6,217 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,758 | 7,306 | 6,349 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,953 | 8,048 | 6,994 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,055 | 8,733 | 7,589 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,605 | 9,075 | 7,886 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,774 | 9,180 | 7,977 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,314 | 9,515 | 8,269 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,440 | 9,594 | 8,337 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,742 | 9,782 | 8,500 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,746 | 9,784 | 8,502 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 112.700 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 124.500 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 135.500 |
| TWR | TWR | 124.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Mackay Airport?
The IATA code of Mackay Airport is MKY and its ICAO code is YBMK.
Where is Mackay Airport located?
Mackay Airport is in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, at -21.1708, 149.1826.
What time zone is Mackay Airport in?
Mackay 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 Mackay Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 6,499 ft (1,981 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Mackay Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), about 93 km (58 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.