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Mitchell Airport

IATA MTQICAO YMIT
Coordinates
26.4833°S, 147.9370°E
Elevation
1,144 ft (349 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
9.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:30
Sunrise
06:55
Sunset
17:35
Civil dusk
18:00

About 10h 39m 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 Mitchell Airport

Mitchell Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YMIT, IATA MTQ). It sits at an elevation of 1,144 ft (349 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,675 ft / 1,425 m. It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is FORESTVALE AIRSTRIP (AU-0216), about 40.7 nm to the n.

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

Live weather

YMIT

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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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 294,675 ft / 1,425 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSBRISBANE CNTR126.000 MHz

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MITCHELL QLD (YMIT) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999

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 Mitchell Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mitchell Airport?

The ICAO code for Mitchell Airport is YMIT, and its IATA code is MTQ.

Where is Mitchell Airport located?

Mitchell Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 1,144 ft (349 m).

How many runways does Mitchell Airport have?

Mitchell Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,675 ft / 1,425 m.

What time zone is Mitchell Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mitchell Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mitchell Airport is approximately 9.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mitchell Airport?

The nearest airport to Mitchell Airport is FORESTVALE AIRSTRIP (AU-0216), about 40.7 nm to the n, followed by Morven Airport and Roma Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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