Small airport

Elrose Airport

IATA ERQICAO YESE🇦🇺 Elrose Mine

Coordinates

20.9764°S, 141.0066°E

Elevation

645 ft (197 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-QLD

Time zone

Brisbane(UTC+10:00)

Magnetic variation

5.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:49

Sunrise

07:13

Sunset

18:13

Civil dusk

18:36

About 11h 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 Elrose Airport

Elrose station Airport is an airport that serves the Eloise Copper Mine in northwest Queensland, Australia, 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Cloncurry and 50 kilometres (31 mi) of McKinlay, in the vicinity of Mount Isa.

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Runways (1)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
14 / 32	6,799 ft / 2,072 m	269 ft	Dirt	—	Unlit	Open

Airspace in this area(6)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
ELROSE QLD (YESE) UNCR	Class G	ATZ	GND	FL999

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Nearby airports

Answer Downs AirportYAND

41.5 nm S (182°)

Toorak Research Station AirportYTKS

43.9 nm E (95°)

Julia Creek AirportJCK

44.3 nm ENE (65°)

Devoncourt AirportYDEV

45.7 nm WSW (251°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Elrose Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Elrose Airport?

The ICAO code for Elrose Airport is YESE, and its IATA code is ERQ.

Where is Elrose Airport located?

Elrose Airport is small airport located in Elrose Mine, Australia, at an elevation of 645 ft (197 m).

How many runways does Elrose Airport have?

Elrose Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,799 ft / 2,072 m.

What time zone is Elrose Airport in?

Elrose Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Elrose Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Elrose Airport is approximately 5.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Elrose Airport?

The nearest airport to Elrose Airport is Mckinley Airport (YMCK), about 24.5 nm to the se, followed by Cloncurry Airport and Answer Downs Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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