MKY
Mackay Airport
Mackay · AustraliaICAO YBMK
Mackay Airport (MKY) is an airport serving Mackay, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 21° 10' 18.1" S, 149° 10' 48.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Brisbane (GMT+10).
Destinations
5
Airlines
4
Elevation ft
19/ 6m
Australia/Brisbane
GMT+10
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Airport Details
IATA Code
MKY
ICAO Code
YBMK
City
Mackay
Country
Australia
Elevation
19 ft
Local Time
02:28 AM (GMT+10)
Coordinates
Latitude:-21.1717°
Longitude:149.1800°
Popular Routes from MKY
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 494 mi | 1h 26m | short-haul | 203 kg | View |
| MEL | Melbourne, Australia | 1,166 mi | 2h 52m | medium-haul | 293 kg | View |
| ROK | Rockhampton, Australia | 173 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 71 kg | View |
| SYD | Sydney, Australia | 888 mi | 2h 11m | short-haul | 364 kg | View |
| TSV | Townsville, Australia | 205 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 84 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MKY
4 active airlines serving Mackay Airport.
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Qantas
QFAustralia
Tiger Airways Australia
TTAustralia
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 Mackay Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Island Airport | HTI | Hamilton Island | Australia | 93 km |
| Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport | PPP | Prosserpine | Australia | 99 km |
| Moranbah Airport | MOV | Moranbah | Australia | 151 km |
| Emerald Airport | EMD | Emerald | Australia | 285 km |
| Rockhampton Airport | ROK | Rockhampton | Australia | 279 km |
| Townsville Airport | TSV | Townsville | Australia | 330 km |
| Gladstone Airport | GLT | Gladstone | Australia | 365 km |
| Barcaldine Airport | BCI | Barcaldine | Australia | 479 km |
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Port Augusta Airport
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Armidale Airport
ARMArmidale
Aurukun Airport
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Avalon Airport
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Barcaldine Airport
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 21° 10' 18.1" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 149° 10' 48.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -21.171700
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 149.179993
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Australia/Brisbane
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 02:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 19 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 6 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Mackay Airport?
The IATA code for Mackay Airport is MKY, and its ICAO code is YBMK. The airport is located in Mackay, Australia.
How many destinations can you fly to from MKY?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Mackay Airport (MKY) in Mackay, Australia.
What airlines fly from MKY?
There are 4 airlines operating from MKY, including Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Tiger Airways Australia, Virgin Australia.
What timezone is Mackay Airport in?
Mackay Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane timezone (GMT+10). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Mackay Airport?
Mackay Airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 meters) above sea level.
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