Moranbah Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Moranbah, Australia. Its IATA code is MOV and its ICAO code is YMRB. The airport lies at an elevation of 770 ft (235 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MOV
- ICAO code
- YMRB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 770 ft (235 m)
- Coordinates
- -22.0578, 148.0770
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Moranbah Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MKY Mackay Airport | Mackay, Australia | 151 km · 94 mi |
| EMD Emerald Airport | Emerald, Australia | 168 km · 104 mi |
| PPP Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport | Proserpine, Australia | 181 km · 112 mi |
| HTI Hamilton Island Airport | Hamilton Island, Australia | 210 km · 130 mi |
| ROK Rockhampton Airport | Rockhampton, Australia | 287 km · 178 mi |
| BCI Barcaldine Airport | Barcaldine, Australia | 330 km · 205 mi |
| TSV Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville | Townsville, Australia | 340 km · 211 mi |
| THG Thangool Airport | Biloela, Australia | 372 km · 231 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MOV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 1,356 | 843 | 732 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,443 | 3,382 | 2,939 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,465 | 4,017 | 3,491 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,641 | 4,748 | 4,126 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,460 | 5,878 | 5,108 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,289 | 7,015 | 6,096 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,607 | 7,212 | 6,267 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,662 | 7,247 | 6,297 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,084 | 8,130 | 7,065 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,021 | 8,712 | 7,571 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,718 | 9,145 | 7,947 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,752 | 9,166 | 7,965 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,321 | 9,520 | 8,273 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,591 | 9,688 | 8,418 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,755 | 9,789 | 8,507 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,771 | 9,800 | 8,516 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 128.550 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Moranbah Airport?
The IATA code of Moranbah Airport is MOV and its ICAO code is YMRB.
Where is Moranbah Airport located?
Moranbah Airport is in Moranbah, Queensland, Australia, at -22.0578, 148.0770.
What time zone is Moranbah Airport in?
Moranbah 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 Moranbah Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Moranbah Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Mackay Airport (MKY), about 151 km (94 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.