Small airport

Alice Downs Station Airport

ICAO YACD🇦🇺 Alice Downs

Coordinates

24.2695°S, 145.4886°E

Elevation

991 ft (302 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-QLD

Time zone

Brisbane(UTC+10:00)

Magnetic variation

7.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:36

Sunrise

07:01

Sunset

17:49

Civil dusk

18:13

About 10h 48m 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 Alice Downs Station Airport

Alice Downs Station Airport is a small airport in Alice Downs, Australia (ICAO YACD). It sits at an elevation of 991 ft (302 m). It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Blackall Airport (BKQ), about 10.3 nm to the ssw.

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Live weather

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Map

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(7)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1	Class A	CTA	FL180	FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
EAST COAST CTA E2	Class E	Controlled	8500 ft MSL	FL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
BLACKALL QLD (YBCK) CERT	Special use	RMZ	GND	FL999

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

Nearby airports

Blackall AirportBKQ

10.3 nm SSW (198°)

Springfield AirportYSPF

33.4 nm W (267°)

Barcaldine AirportBCI

43.4 nm NNW (346°)

Brides Creek station airstripAU-0562

45.6 nm S (183°)

Isis Downs AirportYISD

47.3 nm W (274°)

Jericho AirportYJRO

54.2 nm NE (41°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Alice Downs Station Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Alice Downs Station Airport?

The ICAO code for Alice Downs Station Airport is YACD.

Where is Alice Downs Station Airport located?

Alice Downs Station Airport is small airport located in Alice Downs, Australia, at an elevation of 991 ft (302 m).

What time zone is Alice Downs Station Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Alice Downs Station Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Alice Downs Station Airport is approximately 7.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Alice Downs Station Airport?

The nearest airport to Alice Downs Station Airport is Blackall Airport (BKQ), about 10.3 nm to the ssw, followed by Springfield Airport and Barcaldine Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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