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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

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
  • 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

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

F1562/26 caution
ILS procedure changed
AIP DEP AND APCH (DAP) AMD AS VOR R-233 AT YOTHU ON THE FLW APCH CHARTS: VOR RWY 12 ILS-Y OR LOC-Y RWY 12 ILS-Z OR LOC-Z RWY 12 AMD DEP AND APCH PROCEDURES (DAP)
2026-04-24 03:38:00 Until further notice
F1561/26 caution
ILS procedure changed
AIP DEP AND APCH (DAP) AMD ILS-Z OR LOC-Z AND ILS-Y OR LOC-Y RWY 12 APPROACH COMMENCING AT 'AS' VOR/DME NOT AVBL AMD DEP AND APCH PROCEDURES (DAP)
2026-04-24 03:37:00 Until further notice
H0324/26 caution
Taxiway lighting closed
APRONS AND TAXIWAYS AMD CHANGE NOTE TO READ: 11. TWY W AND APN W OF N END OF RWY 17/35 CLSD TO PUBLIC. APPROVED OPERATORS ONLY BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT. AMD ENR SUP AUSTRALIA (ERSA
2026-01-16 03:15:00 Until further notice

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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?
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.