Small airport

Maitland Downs Airport

ICAO YMDW

Coordinates

16.2233°S, 144.7030°E

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-QLD

Time zone

Brisbane(UTC+10:00)

Magnetic variation

6.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:27

Sunrise

06:50

Sunset

18:06

Civil dusk

18:29

About 11h 16m 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 Maitland Downs Airport

Maitland Downs Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YMDW). It has 1 runway, the longest 3,608 ft / 1,100 m. It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Jonroy Airport (YJNY), about 24.1 nm to the sw.

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

Live weather

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Map

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Runways (1)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
10 / 28	3,608 ft / 1,100 m	—	X	—	Unlit	Open

Radio frequencies (2)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	120.150 MHz
MISC	MISC	125.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(9)

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
CAIRNS CTA C9	Class C	CTA	FL125	FL180
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY B	Class E	Controlled	8500 ft MSL	FL180
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY C	Class E	Controlled	8500 ft MSL	FL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2	Class E	Controlled	8500 ft MSL	FL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245

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

Nearby airports

Bellevue AirportAU-0516

34.6 nm WSW (240°)

Jowalbinna AirportYJWB

38.7 nm NW (319°)

Bloomfield River AirportBFC

41.8 nm ENE (60°)

Mount Mulgrave AirportAU-0515

42.1 nm WSW (257°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Maitland Downs Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Maitland Downs Airport?

The ICAO code for Maitland Downs Airport is YMDW.

Where is Maitland Downs Airport located?

Maitland Downs Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Maitland Downs Airport have?

Maitland Downs Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,608 ft / 1,100 m.

What time zone is Maitland Downs Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Maitland Downs Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Maitland Downs Airport is approximately 6.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Maitland Downs Airport?

The nearest airport to Maitland Downs Airport is Jonroy Airport (YJNY), about 24.1 nm to the sw, followed by Lakeland Airport and Bellevue Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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