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Alice Springs (YBAS/ASP) — Alice Springs, Australia

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: 23:00–15:00 UTC (on request)
Fuel: JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
Tower: 118.300
Runways: 12/30, 17/35
Elevation: 1,789 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-08

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YBAS
Name: Alice Springs
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -23.806587
Longitude: 133.903427
Elevation: 1789 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Alice Springs
IATA Code: ASP
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: YMMM
Timezone: Australia/Darwin
Distance from City: 14.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 7999 X 148
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: MIRL, PAPI RWY 12 3.0° 49FT
NAVAIDs: ILS/LOC RWY 12, VOR/DME AS 115.9, NDB AS
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, LOC, RNAV (RNP)
Remarks: RWY LGT and PAPI OPR Stage 2 HN; outside TWR HR Stage 6 HJ. Intensity changes on RQ during scheduled RPT hours. Limited parking for ACFT above 5,700 kg MTOW — contact AD OPR for parking approval. A380/B747/B777 landing permitted; full-weight takeoff not possible due to high temperatures and runway length. CAT 1 ILS OPS RWY 12 DA as per published procedures. Refer DAP W Alice Springs.

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 3717 X 59
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 119.800 MHz
Traffic/Approach: Tower 118.300 MHz (2230-0830Z); ATIS 115.900 MHz; OPR 119.800 MHz MHz
ATIS: 115.900 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Alice Springs operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Airport H24. Control tower 2230-0830Z. Terminal opens 1.5 hours prior to first departure and closes 15 minutes after last departure. Magnetic variation 05E.

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +61 8 8951 1211
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.alicespringsairport.com.au
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: +61 8 8950 0211
Remarks: PPR required for all non-scheduled operations and aircraft over 30,000 kg MTOW.

Customs

Open: 23:00
Close: 15:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Local hours: 0900-0100 ACST (UTC+9:30). Available on request outside these hours for international GA flights.

Fees

Landing Fee: 0.545 AUD per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: 0.075 AUD per 1,000 kg per 24 hours (first 6 hours free after engine shutdown)
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Fees effective 1 July 2024. Landing fee applies to aircraft up to 50t MTOW; higher rates apply for heavier aircraft.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-07
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-07
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit not required for GA; overflight and landing permission via ATC. APIS required for all international flights per Australian requirements.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Maximum wingspan: 45 m.

Alternates

YAYE

ICAO: YAYE
Name: Ayers Rock Connellan Airport
Distance (NM): 179.8
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. Premier outback tourism gateway.

YTNK

ICAO: YTNK
Name: Tennant Creek Airport
Distance (NM): 250.6
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ.

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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Active NOTAMs

H8808/26

info

ILS restriction

ILS 'IAS' 109.9 RWY 12 ON TEST, DO NOT USE FALSE INDICATIONS POSSIBLE

2026-11-02 22:30 UTC 2026-11-03 07:30 UTC

F4184/26

caution

NDB out of service

NDB 'AS' 335 UNSERVICEABLE

2026-11-02 02:30 UTC 2026-11-02 06:30 UTC

F4062/26

caution

ILS procedure changed

AIP DEP AND APCH (DAP) AMD ILS-Z OR LOC-Z AND ILS-Y OR LOC-Y RWY 12 HOLDING AND APPROACH COMMENCING AT 'AS' VOR/DME NOT AVBL AMD DEP AND APCH PROCEDURES (DAP)

2026-10-20 04:28 UTC No end time given (PERM)

Received 2026-10-20 04:30 UTC

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YBAS?: The tower frequency at Alice Springs is 118.300 MHz.
What fuel is available at YBAS?: Alice Springs offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
Does YBAS require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict. Permit details for Australia
Is customs available at YBAS?: Yes, customs at Alice Springs is available from 23:00 to 15:00.
Does YBAS require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Alice Springs.
Where is YBAS located?: Alice Springs (YBAS) is located in Alice Springs, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YBAS?: The IATA code for Alice Springs is ASP.
Does YBAS have an ILS approach?: Yes, Alice Springs has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.

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