Alice Springs (YBAS) — Alice Springs, Australia
Alice Springs (YBAS/ASP) serves Alice Springs, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (12/30, 17/35). Field elevation is 1789 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: 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
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
- 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
- GENDEC 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
- 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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Airport History
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- 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?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Alice Springs (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.