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Olympic Dam Airport

IATA OLPICAO YOLD🇦🇺 Olympic Dam
Coordinates
30.4839°S, 136.8767°E
Elevation
344 ft (105 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-SA
Time zone
Adelaide(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
6.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:52
Sunrise
07:18
Sunset
17:40
Civil dusk
18:06

About 10h 22m 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 Olympic Dam Airport

Olympic Dam Airport is an airport that serves the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia. Alliance Airlines operate a public transport service between Olympic Dam and Adelaide, with planned expansions for the airport starting in 2006 and ongoing in 2011.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YOLD

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
07 / 256,102 ft / 1,860 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWISWeather Service128.050 MHz
CTAFCTAF126.600 MHz
FIAMELBOURNE CENTRE122.000 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(13)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE AClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
R287A WOOMERASpecial useRestrictedGND2000 ft MSL
R287B WOOMERASpecial useRestricted2000 ft MSL4000 ft MSL
R287C WOOMERASpecial useRestricted4000 ft MSLFL999
R222E WOOMERASpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999
OLYMPIC DAM SA (YOLD) CERTSpecial useRMZGNDFL999
R246C WOOMERASpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999

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 Olympic Dam Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Olympic Dam Airport?

The ICAO code for Olympic Dam Airport is YOLD, and its IATA code is OLP.

Where is Olympic Dam Airport located?

Olympic Dam Airport is small airport located in Olympic Dam, Australia, at an elevation of 344 ft (105 m).

How many runways does Olympic Dam Airport have?

Olympic Dam Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,102 ft / 1,860 m.

Which airlines fly to Olympic Dam Airport?

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

How many destinations are served from Olympic Dam Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Olympic Dam Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Olympic Dam Airport in?

Olympic Dam Airport is in the Australia/Adelaide time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Olympic Dam Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Olympic Dam 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 Olympic Dam Airport?

The nearest airport to Olympic Dam Airport is Andamooka Airport (ADO), about 13.7 nm to the e, followed by Roxby Downs Station Airport and Parakylia Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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