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Adelaide International Airport

IATA ADLICAO YPAD🇦🇺 Adelaide
Coordinates
34.9475°S, 138.5334°E
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
AU-SA
Time zone
Adelaide(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
8.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:55
Sunrise
07:22
Sunset
17:22
Civil dusk
17:50

About 10h 0m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Adelaide International Airport

Adelaide International Airport

Adelaide Airport is an international, domestic and general aviation airport serving the metropolitan area of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Located approximately 6 km (4 mi) west of the central business district, the airport served over 9 million passengers in FY25, being the fifth-busiest airport in Australia measured by passenger movements. It has been operated privately by Adelaide Airport Limited under a long-term lease from the federal government since 29 May 1998.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YPAD

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23▸ displaced10,171 ft / 3,100 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
12 / 305,420 ft / 1,652 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APP/DEPApproach (West)124.200 MHz
APP/DEPApproach (East)118.200 MHz
ATISATIS116.400 MHz
ATIS134.500 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL126.100 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWRTWR120.500 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (26)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ADELAIDE CTA AClass ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
ADELAIDE CTA C3Class CCTA4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
ADELAIDE CTA C5Class CCTAFL125FL180
ADELAIDE CTA C4Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
ADELAIDE CTA C2Class CCTA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
ADELAIDE CONTROL ZONE (C)Class CCTRGND1500 ft MSL
ADELAIDE CTA C1Class CCTA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
ADELAIDE CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Adelaide Airport Control Tower574 ft30 ft
Broadcasting site South Terrace WINGFIELD463 ft33 ft
The Adelaidean453 ft187 ft
Westpac House433 ft207 ft
Realm Adelaide433 ft148 ft
Telstra341 ft272 ft
Grenfell Centre338 ft259 ft
Obstacle302 ft177 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Adelaide International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Adelaide International Airport?

The ICAO code for Adelaide International Airport is YPAD, and its IATA code is ADL.

Where is Adelaide International Airport located?

Adelaide International Airport is large airport located in Adelaide, Australia, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Adelaide International Airport have?

Adelaide International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,171 ft / 3,100 m.

Which airlines fly to Adelaide International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Adelaide International Airport include Air New Zealand, AirAsia X, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, among 15 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Adelaide International Airport?

Historical data lists 26 nonstop destinations from Adelaide International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Adelaide International Airport in?

Adelaide International Airport is in the Australia/Adelaide time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Adelaide International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Adelaide International Airport is approximately 8.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Adelaide International Airport?

The nearest airport to Adelaide International Airport is Adelaide Parafield Airport (YPPF), about 10.5 nm to the nne, followed by Cherry Gardens Airstrip and Huntfield Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Adelaide International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.