AYQ

Ayers Rock Connellan Airport

Uluru · AustraliaICAO YAYE

Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) is an airport serving Uluru, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 25° 11' 10.0" S, 130° 58' 33.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,626 feet (496 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Darwin (GMT+9:30).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

1,626/ 496m

Australia/Darwin

GMT+9:30

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Airport Details

IATA Code

AYQ

ICAO Code

YAYE

City

Uluru

Country

Australia

Elevation

1,626 ft

Local Time

01:58 AM (GMT+9:30)

Coordinates

Latitude:-25.1861°

Longitude:130.9760°

Popular Routes from AYQ

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
SYD	Sydney, Australia	1,354 mi	3h 14m	medium-haul	340 kg	View
ASP	Alice Springs, Australia	207 mi	0h 54m	short-haul	85 kg	View
CNS	Cairns, Australia	1,111 mi	2h 46m	medium-haul	279 kg	View

Airlines Operating at AYQ

3 active airlines serving Ayers Rock Connellan Airport.

Jetstar Airways

JQAustralia

Qantas

QFAustralia

Virgin Australia

VAAustralia

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Ayers Rock Connellan Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Alice Springs Airport	ASP	Alice Springs	Australia	334 km
Coober Pedy Airport	CPD	Coober Pedy	Australia	566 km

Other Airports in Australia

Adelaide International Airport

Alice Springs Airport

ASPAlice Springs

Northern Peninsula Airport

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 25° 11' 10.0" S
Longitude (DMS): 130° 58' 33.6" E
Latitude (Decimal): -25.186100
Longitude (Decimal): 130.975998
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Australia/Darwin
UTC Offset: GMT+9:30
Current Local Time: 01:58 AM
Elevation (ft): 1,626 ft
Elevation (m): 496 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Ayers Rock Connellan Airport?

The IATA code for Ayers Rock Connellan Airport is AYQ, and its ICAO code is YAYE. The airport is located in Uluru, Australia.

How many destinations can you fly to from AYQ?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Uluru, Australia.

What airlines fly from AYQ?

There are 3 airlines operating from AYQ, including Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia.

What timezone is Ayers Rock Connellan Airport in?

Ayers Rock Connellan Airport is in the Australia/Darwin timezone (GMT+9:30). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Ayers Rock Connellan Airport?

Ayers Rock Connellan Airport sits at an elevation of 1,626 feet (496 meters) above sea level.

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