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YBMK

Mackay Airport · Mackay

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
19 ft / 6 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mackay Airport (YBMK), located in Mackay, Australia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 19 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Mackay Airport
ICAO / IATA
YBMK / MKY
Municipality
Mackay
Country
Region
AU-QLD — Queensland
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
19 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,499 ft / 1,981 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 148° / 328°
RWY 14 (148°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-MK | CRS: 141°
RWY 32 (328°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,409 ft / 1,344 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 57.9° / 237.9°
RWY 05 (57.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (237.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ATIS ATIS
112.70 MHz
CTAF CTAF
124.50 MHz
FSS BRISBANE CNTR
135.50 MHz
TWR TWR
124.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

YBHM
Hamilton Island Airport
93 km / 50 nm
YBPN
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport
100 km / 54 nm
YMRB
Moranbah Airport
151 km / 82 nm
YDYS
Dysart Airport
182 km / 98 nm
YCMT
Clermont Airport
240 km / 130 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026