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Small airport

Palmyra Airstrip

ICAO YPYA
Coordinates
21.2116°S, 149.0765°E
Elevation
50 ft (15 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
8.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:18
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
17:39
Civil dusk
18:03

About 10h 58m 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 Palmyra Airstrip

Palmyra Airstrip is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YPYA). It sits at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m) and has 1 runway. It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Turtle Park Airstrip (YTPK), about 5.5 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

YPYA

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
18 / 36UnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFPalmyra Traffic126.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
SWAMPY CTA C3Class CCTAFL125FL155
SWAMPY CTA C4Class CCTAFL155FL180
SWAMPY CTA C2Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
SWAMPY CTA C1Class CCTA4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
MACKAY CTA D2Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
MACKAY CTA D1Class DCTA1000 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
MACKAY CTA D3Class DCTA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A3Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
BRISBANE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245

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 Palmyra Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Palmyra Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Palmyra Airstrip is YPYA.

Where is Palmyra Airstrip located?

Palmyra Airstrip is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m).

How many runways does Palmyra Airstrip have?

Palmyra Airstrip has 1 runway.

What time zone is Palmyra Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Palmyra Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Palmyra Airstrip is approximately 8.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Palmyra Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Palmyra Airstrip is Turtle Park Airstrip (YTPK), about 5.5 nm to the w, followed by Mackay Airport and KESWICK ISLAND AIRSTRIP.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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