Ayers Rock Connellan Airport
Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (YAYE/AYQ) serves Yulara, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (13/31). Field elevation is 1626 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: YAYE
- Name: Ayers Rock Connellan Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: -25.185913
- Longitude: 130.977036
- Elevation: 1626 ft
- Country: Australia
- Municipality: Yulara
- IATA Code: AYQ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 2599x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 126.900 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 121.850 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.550 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 12-16/tonne
- Parking Fee: AUD 6-10/tonne per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AUD
- Remarks: Ayers Rock Airport (Connellan). Gateway to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia operates. Premium tourist destination. GST applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available. Remote outback premium. Pre-arrange for large uplifts. Limited tankage.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. Premier outback tourism gateway.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Extreme desert heat (40C+ in summer). Dust and wildlife on runway risk. Cultural sensitivity - Uluru-Kata Tjuta NP airspace restrictions. Runway 2469m.
Airport Services
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Australia Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).
Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at YAYE?
- The tower frequency at Ayers Rock Connellan Airport is 126.9 MHz.
- What fuel is available at YAYE?
- Ayers Rock Connellan Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does YAYE require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (Australia).