Ayers Rock Connellan Airport

YAYE / AYQ

Yulara, AU

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Ayers Rock Connellan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YAYE
IATA Code: AYQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,626 ft MSL

Location

City: Yulara
Country: AU
Latitude: -25.185913°
Longitude: 130.977030°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 8,527 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ayers Rock Connellan Airport

Overview

Ayers Rock Connellan Airport serves the Yulara community and tourism region near Uluru in central Australia. Located at 1,626 feet mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical access to one of Australia's most remote and iconic destinations, supporting tourism and regional transportation in the Northern Territory.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences typical central Australian desert climate conditions with significant temperature variations between day and night. Elevation at 1,626 ft MSL and geographic location suggest potential for thermal turbulence and rapid temperature changes that could impact aircraft performance and approach characteristics.

Notable Features

The single runway 13/31 measuring 8,527 feet in length is constructed with asphalt surface, providing substantial landing and takeoff capacity for medium-sized aircraft. The airport's isolated location in the Australian interior means pilots should anticipate limited immediate diversionary options and prepare accordingly for potential challenging environmental conditions.

Approach Considerations

With a single runway oriented 13/31, pilots should carefully assess wind direction and runway alignment during approach and landing. The substantial runway length of 8,527 feet provides significant margin for safe operations, but the desert environment requires careful performance calculations and attention to ambient temperature effects on aircraft capabilities.

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Official Data Sources

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