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Airports in Australia
Australia, known for its vast landscapes, diverse culture, and unique wildlife, is serviced by a comprehensive network of airports. These airports not only connect the country's major cities and regional towns but also link Australia to destinations across the globe. Here's an overview of some key airports that serve as major gateways and hubs within Australia.
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Located in Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is Australia's busiest airport. It serves as a primary hub for international and domestic flights, connecting travelers to various destinations worldwide. With three terminals, it offers a range of services and facilities, including shops, restaurants, and transportation options to the city center.
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Also known as Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne Airport is the second busiest in Australia. Situated in Melbourne, Victoria, it handles millions of passengers each year, offering flights to domestic and international destinations. The airport features four terminals and provides amenities such as dining, shopping, and car rental services.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Serving Brisbane, Queensland, Brisbane Airport is a major international airport with two terminals – one for domestic flights and another for international travel. It connects travelers to major cities across Australia and key locations around the world. Facilities include a wide array of shops, eateries, and transport services to Brisbane city and beyond.
Perth Airport (PER)
Perth Airport is the main airport serving Perth, Western Australia, and is a significant gateway to Asia, Africa, and Europe. The airport has four terminals, two of which are dedicated to domestic flights and two for international operations. Passengers can enjoy shopping, dining, and various passenger services.
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Located in Adelaide, South Australia, Adelaide Airport is a key domestic and international airport. It operates from a single terminal, offering a seamless experience for travelers moving between international and domestic flights. The airport provides a variety of shops, cafes, and transportation options to the city center.
Canberra Airport (CBR)
Canberra Airport is the primary airport serving Canberra, the capital city of Australia. Though smaller than other major airports, it offers flights to major cities in Australia and limited international destinations. The airport prides itself on efficiency and has a range of passenger amenities.
Hobart International Airport (HBA)
Hobart International Airport, located in Hobart, Tasmania, serves as the main gateway to the island. It handles domestic flights and occasional international charters. The airport features a range of facilities, including car rentals, eateries, and shops.
Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Darwin International Airport is located in Darwin, Northern Territory. It operates both international and domestic flights, acting as a key link to Asia. The airport offers various services, including dining, shopping, and transportation to Darwin city.
List of Airports in Australia
IATA CODE
Airport Name
City
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Sydney
BNE
Brisbane International Airport
Brisbane
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
Melbourne
PER
Perth International Airport
Perth
CNS
Cairns International Airport
Cairns
ADL
Adelaide International Airport
Adelaide
DRW
Darwin International Airport
Darwin
OOL
Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast
TSV
Townsville Airport
Townsville
ISA
Mount Isa Airport
Mount Isa
KNX
Kununurra Airport
Kununurra
NTL
Newcastle Airport
Williamtown
MKY
Mackay Airport
Mackay
HBA
Hobart International Airport
Hobart
LST
Launceston Airport
Launceston
CNJ
Cloncurry Airport
Cloncurry
PBO
Paraburdoo Airport
Paraburdoo
KTA
Karratha Airport
Karratha
KGI
Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport
Kalgoorlie
LEA
Learmonth Airport
Exmouth
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport
Port Macquarie
PHE
Port Hedland International Airport
Port Hedland
CBR
Canberra International Airport
Canberra
CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport
Coffs Harbour
GET
Geraldton Airport
Geraldton
AYQ
Ayers Rock Connellan Airport
Ayers Rock
ASP
Alice Springs Airport
Alice Springs
ABX
Albury Airport
Albury
HTI
Hamilton Island Airport
Hamilton Island
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport
Maroochydore
List of Airports in Australia by States
Here's a rundown of airports across Australia. This list covers all licensed airports, except for those that are privately owned. Each aerodrome is identified by its 4-letter ICAO code and, if it has one, its 3-letter IATA code.
For a more detailed directory, you can check out the En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA), which is accessible online via the Airservices Australia website. It's also available in separate listings for each state or territory.
The ICAO location indicators in this list connect to the Aeronautical Information Publication Enroute Supplement – Australia (ERSA) facilities (FAC) document, where this information is available.
Airports with names in bold offer scheduled passenger services through commercial airlines. Cities in bold are those with international airports.
ACT ( Australian Capital Territory )
Airport name
Type
City Served / Location
IATA
ICAO
Canberra Airport
Public
Canberra
CBR
YSCB
Airports in New South Wales
S.N.
Airport name
Type
City Served / Location
IATA
ICAO
1
Albury Airport
Public
Albury
ABX
YMAY
2
Armidale Airport
Public
Armidale
ARM
YARM
3
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
Public
Ballina
BNK
YBNA
4
Balranald Airport
Public
Balranald
BZD
YBRN
5
Bankstown Airport
Public
Bankstown, Sydney
BWU
YSBK
6
Bathurst Airport
Public
Bathurst
BHS
YBTH
7
Bourke Airport
Public
Bourke
BRK
YBKE
8
Brewarrina Airport
Public
Brewarrina
BWQ
YBRW
9
Broken Hill Airport
Public
Broken Hill
BHQ
YBHI
10
Camden Airport
Public
Camden, Sydney
CDU
YSCN
11
Cessnock Airport
Public
Cessnock
CES
YCNK
12
Cobar Airport
Public
Cobar
CAZ
YCBA
13
Coffs Harbour Airport
Public
Coffs Harbour
CFS
YCFS
14
Collarenebri Airport
Public
Collarenebri
CRB
YCBR
15
Condobolin Airport
Public
Condobolin
CBX
YCDO
16
Coolah Airport
Public
Coolah
YCAH
17
Cooma-Polo Flat Airport
Public
Cooma
YPFT
18
Cooma-Snowy Mountains Airport
Public
Cooma
OOM
YCOM
19
Coonabarabran Airport
Public
Coonabarabran
COJ
YCBB
20
Coonamble Airport
Public
Coonamble
CNB
YCNM
21
Cootamundra Airport
Public
Cootamundra
CMD
YCTM
22
Corowa Airport
Public
Corowa
CWW
YCOR
23
Cowra Airport
Public
Cowra
CWT
YCWR
24
Deniliquin Airport
Public
Deniliquin
DNQ
YDLQ
25
Dubbo City Airport
Public
Dubbo
DBO
YSDU
26
Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome
Public
Evans Head
EVH
YEVD
27
Forbes Airport
Public
Forbes
FRB
YFBS
28
Glen Innes Airport
Public
Glen Innes
GLI
YGLI
29
RAAF Base Glenbrook
Military
Glenbrook
YGNB
30
Goodooga Airport
Public
Goodooga
YGDA
31
Goulburn Airport
Public
Goulburn
GUL
YGLB
32
Clarence Valley Regional Airport
Public
Grafton
GFN
YGFN
33
Griffith Airport
Public
Griffith
GFF
YGTH
34
Gundaroo Airport
Private
Gundaroo
YGDO
35
Gunnedah Airport
Public
Gunnedah
GUH
YGDH
36
Hay Airport
Public
Hay
HXX
YHAY
37
Holsworthy Barracks
Military
Holsworthy, Sydney
YSHW
38
Inverell Airport
Public
Inverell
IVR
YIVL
39
Kempsey Airport
Private
Kempsey
KPS
YKMP
40
Shellharbour Airport
Public
Albion Park Rail
WOL
YSHL
41
Lake Cargelligo Airport
Private
Lake Cargelligo
YLCG
42
Lightning Ridge Airport
Public
Lightning Ridge
LHG
YLRD
43
Lismore Airport
Public
Lismore
LSY
YLIS
44
Lord Howe Island Airport
Public
Lord Howe Island
LDH
YLHI
45
Luskintyre Airfield
Private
Luskintyre
YLSK
46
Maitland Airport
Public
Maitland
MTL
YMND
47
Sydney Airport
Public
Mascot, Sydney
SYD
YSSY
48
Merimbula Airport
Public
Merimbula
MIM
YMER
49
Moree Airport
Public
Moree
MRZ
YMOR
50
Moruya Airport
Public
Moruya
MYA
YMRY
51
Mudgee Airport
Public
Mudgee
DGE
YMDG
52
Mungindi Airport
Public
Mungindi
YMGI
53
Narrabri Airport
Private
Narrabri
NAA
YNBR
54
Narrandera Airport
Public
Narrandera
NRA
YNAR
55
Narromine Airport
Public
Narromine
YNRM
56
HMAS Albatross
Military
Nowra
NOA
YSNW
57
Nyngan Airport
Public
Nyngan
NYN
YNYN
58
Palm Beach Water Airport
Public
Palm Beach, Sydney
LBH
59
Parkes Airport
Public
Parkes
PKE
YPKS
60
Belmont Airport
Private
Pelican
BEO
YPEC
61
Pooncarie Airport
Public
Pooncarie
YPCE
62
Port Macquarie Airport
Public
Port Macquarie
PQQ
YPMQ
63
Quirindi Airport
Public
Quirindi
YQDI
64
Warren Airport
Public
Red Hill
QRR
YWRN
65
RAAF Base Richmond
Military
Richmond, Sydney
RCM
YSRI
66
Rose Bay Water Airport
Public
Rose Bay, Sydney
RSE
67
Rylstone Airpark
Private
Rylstone
YRYL
68
Scone Airport
Private
Scone
NSO
YSCO
69
Dochra Airfield
Military
Singleton
YDOC
70
Gosford Airport
Public
Somersby
YSMB
71
Orange Airport
Public
Spring Hill
OAG
YORG
72
Western Sydney Airport
Badgerys Creek, Sydney
WSI
73
Tamworth Airport
Public
Tamworth
TMW
YSTW
74
Taree Airport
Private
Taree
TRO
YTRE
75
Temora Airport
Public
Temora
TEM
YTEM
76
The Oaks Airfield
Private
The Oaks
YOAS
77
Tibooburra Airport
Public
Tibooburra
TYB
YTIB
78
Tocumwal Airport
Public
Tocumwal
YTOC
79
Tumut Airport
Public
Tumut
TUM
YTMU
80
Wagga Wagga Airport
Public
Wagga Wagga
WGA
YSWG
81
RAAF Base Wagga
Military
Wagga Wagga
82
Walgett Airport
Public
Walgett
WGE
YWLG
83
Forster (Wallis Island) Airport
Public
Wallis Island
FOT
YFST
84
Warnervale (Central Coast) Airport
Public
Warnervale, Central Coast
YWVA
85
Wedderburn Airport
Private
Wedderburn, Sydney
YWBN
86
Bodangora Airport
Public
Wellington
YWEL
87
Wentworth Airport
Private
Wentworth
YWTO
88
West Wyalong Airport
Public
West Wyalong
WWY
YWWL
89
Newcastle Airport
Public
Williamtown, Newcastle
NTL
YWLM
90
RAAF Base Williamtown
Military
Williamtown, Newcastle
NTL
YWLM
91
Young Airport
Public
Young
NGA
YYNG
NT ( Northern Territory )
S.N.
Airport name
Type
City Served / Location
IATA
ICAO
1
Alice Springs Airport
Public
Alice Springs
ASP
YBAS
2
Groote Eylandt Airport
Public
Angurugu
GTE
YGTE
3
Batchelor Airfield
Military/Public
Batchelor
YBCR
4
Borroloola Airport
Public
Borroloola
BOX
YBRL
5
Coomalie Creek Airfield
Military
Coomalie Creek
6
Croker Island Airport
Public
Croker Island
CKI
YCKI
7
Kalkgurung Airport
Public
Daguragu
KFG
YKKG
8
Elcho Island Airport
Public
Elcho Island
ELC
YELD
9
Lake Evella Airport
Public
Gapuwiyak
LEL
YLEV
10
RAAF Base Tindal aka Katharine Tindal Civilian Airport