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).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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.
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 |
Other Airports in Australia
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
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