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Moranbah Airport

IATA MOVICAO YMRB🇦🇺 Moranbah
Coordinates
22.0578°S, 148.0770°E
Elevation
770 ft (235 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
8.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:23
Sunrise
06:47
Sunset
17:42
Civil dusk
18:06

About 10h 55m 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 Moranbah Airport

Moranbah Airport is an airport serving Moranbah, Queensland, Australia. It is located 3.25 nautical miles south of Moranbah and operated by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance, a coal mining company.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YMRB

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 345,000 ft / 1,524 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSBRISBANE CNTR128.550 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(13)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
SWAMPY CTA C3Class CCTAFL125FL155
SWAMPY CTA C4Class CCTAFL155FL180
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
BRISBANE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
MORANBAH QLD (YMRB) CERTSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Moranbah Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Moranbah Airport?

The ICAO code for Moranbah Airport is YMRB, and its IATA code is MOV.

Where is Moranbah Airport located?

Moranbah Airport is medium airport located in Moranbah, Australia, at an elevation of 770 ft (235 m).

How many runways does Moranbah Airport have?

Moranbah Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

Which airlines fly to Moranbah Airport?

Airlines historically serving Moranbah Airport include Qantas, Virgin Australia (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Moranbah Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Moranbah Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Moranbah Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Moranbah Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Moranbah Airport is approximately 8.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Moranbah Airport?

The nearest airport to Moranbah Airport is Annandale Airstrip (YADE), about 13.4 nm to the ene, followed by Coppabella Airport and Wentford Homestead.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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