Airport code
MKY — Mackay Airport
MKY is the IATA code for Mackay Airport, an airport serving Mackay, Australia. Its ICAO code is YBMK, and it operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -21.1717, 149.1800 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 19 ft (6 m).
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About Mackay Airport
Mackay Airport located in South Mackay, Queensland, Australia is a major Australian regional airport that services the city of Mackay, with flights to the cities of Brisbane, Rockhampton, Townsville and Cairns. In the year ending 30 June 2012, the airport handled 969,900 passengers making it the 14th busiest airport in Australia.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MKY |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YBMK |
| Airport name | Mackay Airport |
| City | Mackay |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -21.1717 |
| Longitude | 149.1800 |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 6,499 ft (1,981 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Mackay Airport?
The IATA code for Mackay Airport is MKY.
What is the ICAO code for Mackay Airport?
The ICAO code for Mackay Airport is YBMK.
Where is MKY airport located?
Mackay Airport (MKY) is located in Mackay, Australia.
What time zone is MKY in?
Mackay Airport operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to MKY?
The nearest airport to Mackay Airport (MKY) is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) in Hamilton Island, about 94 km away.
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