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Mareeba Airport

Mareeba, Australia

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Mareeba Airport

Mareeba, Australia

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Regional gateway serving the Atherton Tablelands of Far North Queensland.

Location

Mareeba, Australia

Mareeba Airport (IATA: MRG, ICAO: YMBA) is a small regional aerodrome located near Mareeba in Far North Queensland, Australia. It serves the agricultural hub of the Atherton Tablelands, a region known for its tobacco, coffee, and tropical fruit production. The airport handles general aviation, charter flights, and limited regular public transport operations. Its proximity to Cairns International Airport means that most commercial passengers in the region use Cairns as their primary gateway, with Mareeba serving as a secondary local facility. The surrounding area is known for its favorable weather conditions, which makes the aerodrome popular for flying training and private aircraft operations.

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Mareeba Airport has modest facilities consistent with a small regional aerodrome, with no large passenger terminal infrastructure.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between Mareeba Airport and the town centre is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, with limited public transport options.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 60 kilometres west of Cairns in Far North Queensland.
›Serves the Atherton Tablelands, a significant agricultural region of Queensland.
›Primarily used for general aviation, charter, and flight training operations.
›The aerodrome benefits from relatively dry and stable weather conditions common to the tablelands.
›Cairns International Airport serves as the main commercial hub for the broader region.

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Mareeba Airfield is an airfield located 4.3 nautical miles south of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia. Built in 1942 as a US Army Air Force base during World War II, the airfield had two runways, with a complement of taxiways, hardstands and a containment area. After the war, much of the airfield reverted to agricultural use, while the southern runway remains as an active airfield.

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