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Medium airport

Mareeba Airport

IATA MRGICAO YMBA🇦🇺 Mareeba
Coordinates
17.0703°S, 145.4242°E
Elevation
1,560 ft (475 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:26
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
18:00
Civil dusk
18:24

About 11h 11m 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 Mareeba Airport

Mareeba Airport

Mareeba Airfield is an airfield located 4.3 nautical miles south of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia. Built in 1942 as a US Army Air Force base during World War II, the airfield had two runways, with a complement of taxiways, hardstands and a containment area. After the war, much of the airfield reverted to agricultural use, while the southern runway remains as an active airfield.

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

Live weather

YMBA

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
10 / 284,938 ft / 1,505 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSCAIRNS APP126.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CAIRNS CTA C9Class CCTAFL125FL180
CAIRNS CTA C7Class CCTA6500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
CAIRNS CTA C8Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
CAIRNS CTA C6Class CCTA5500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
CAIRNS CTA C5Class CCTA4500 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
CAIRNS APPROACHClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180

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
Obstacle3,386 ft
Obstacle3,287 ft
Obstacle3,166 ft
Obstacle2,884 ft
Obstacle2,992 ft
Obstacle3,045 ft
Obstacle2,822 ft
Obstacle3,514 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mareeba Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mareeba Airport?

The ICAO code for Mareeba Airport is YMBA, and its IATA code is MRG.

Where is Mareeba Airport located?

Mareeba Airport is medium airport located in Mareeba, Australia, at an elevation of 1,560 ft (475 m).

How many runways does Mareeba Airport have?

Mareeba Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,938 ft / 1,505 m.

What time zone is Mareeba Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mareeba Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mareeba Airport is approximately 6.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mareeba Airport?

The nearest airport to Mareeba Airport is Atherton Airport (YATN), about 12.2 nm to the sse, followed by Koah Airport and Dimbulah Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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