Airport code
EMD — Emerald Airport
EMD is the IATA code for Emerald Airport, an airport serving Emerald, Australia. Its ICAO code is YEML, and it operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -23.5675, 148.1790 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 624 ft (190 m).
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About Emerald Airport
Emerald Airport is an airport serving Emerald, a town located in the Central Highlands district of Queensland, Australia. It is located 6 km (4 mi) south of the Emerald town centre, on the Gregory Highway. The airport is operated by the Central Highlands Regional Council.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | EMD |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YEML |
| Airport name | Emerald Airport |
| City | Emerald |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -23.5675 |
| Longitude | 148.1790 |
| Elevation | 624 ft (190 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 6,234 ft (1,900 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Emerald Airport?
The IATA code for Emerald Airport is EMD.
What is the ICAO code for Emerald Airport?
The ICAO code for Emerald Airport is YEML.
Where is EMD airport located?
Emerald Airport (EMD) is located in Emerald, Australia.
What time zone is EMD in?
Emerald Airport operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to EMD?
The nearest airport to Emerald Airport (EMD) is Moranbah Airport (MOV) in Moranbah, about 168 km away.
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