Small airport

Marqua Airport

IATA MQEICAO YMQA🇦🇺 Marqua

Coordinates

22.8058°S, 137.2510°E

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-NT

Time zone

Darwin(UTC+09:30)

Magnetic variation

5.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:37

Sunrise

07:01

Sunset

17:54

Civil dusk

18:18

About 10h 52m 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 Marqua Airport

Marqua Airport is a small airport in Marqua, Australia (ICAO YMQA, IATA MQE). It has 1 runway, the longest 2,952 ft / 900 m. It observes Australia/Darwin local time. The nearest airport is Tarlton Downs Airport (YTLT), about 27 nm to the wnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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Map

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Runways (1)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
12 / 30	2,952 ft / 900 m	—	N	—	Unlit	Open

Radio frequencies (3)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	118.600 MHz
MISC	MISC	120.200 MHz
MISC	MISC	120.000 MHz

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
MELBOURNE CENTRE	Class E	Controlled	GND	FL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245

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

Nearby airports

Tarlton Downs AirportYTLT

27 nm WNW (292°)

Tobermorey AirportTYP

51 nm NE (50°)

Atula AirportYATL

54.7 nm WSW (240°)

Jervois Mine AirportYJVM

55.5 nm W (281°)

Lucy Creek AirportYLUC

58.2 nm WNW (290°)

Manners Creek AirportMFP

58.7 nm NE (44°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Marqua Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Marqua Airport?

The ICAO code for Marqua Airport is YMQA, and its IATA code is MQE.

Where is Marqua Airport located?

Marqua Airport is small airport located in Marqua, Australia.

How many runways does Marqua Airport have?

Marqua Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,952 ft / 900 m.

What time zone is Marqua Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Marqua Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Marqua Airport is approximately 5.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Marqua Airport?

The nearest airport to Marqua Airport is Tarlton Downs Airport (YTLT), about 27 nm to the wnw, followed by Tobermorey Airport and Atula Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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