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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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 5/10
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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

Medium Landing: 5d
  • 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 / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.

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Frequently 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).