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Palm Island Airport

IATA PMKICAO YPAM
Coordinates
18.7553°S, 146.5810°E
Elevation
28 ft (9 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
7.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:24
Sunrise
06:47
Sunset
17:53
Civil dusk
18:17

About 11h 6m 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 Palm Island Airport

Palm Island Airport is an airport in Palm Island, on Great Palm Island, Queensland, Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YPAM

Live departures & arrivals

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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
14 / 323,730 ft / 1,137 m59 ftAsphLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPTOWNSVILLE APP126.800 MHz
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSBRISBANE CNTR120.550 MHz

Airspace in this area(13)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
TOWNSVILLE CTA C7Class CCTAFL155FL180
TOWNSVILLE CTA C6Class CCTAFL125FL155
TOWNSVILLE CTA C5Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
TOWNSVILLE CTA C4Class CCTA5500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
TOWNSVILLE APPROACHClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
D744 TOWNSVILLESpecial useDangerGND7000 ft MSL
PALM ISLANDSpecial 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 Palm Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Palm Island Airport?

The ICAO code for Palm Island Airport is YPAM, and its IATA code is PMK.

Where is Palm Island Airport located?

Palm Island Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 28 ft (9 m).

How many runways does Palm Island Airport have?

Palm Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,730 ft / 1,137 m.

What time zone is Palm Island Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Palm Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Palm Island Airport is approximately 7.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Palm Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Palm Island Airport is Ingham Airport (IGH), about 25.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Bluewater park Airstrip and Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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