Reference data only — not for flight planning or navigation. Verify with official sources (AIP, NOTAMs, ATC). Full disclaimer

Mount Isa Airport (YBMA/ISA) — Mount Isa, Australia

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 126.5
Runways: 12/30, 16/34
Elevation: 1,121 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

This information may contain errors or be outdated. Create a free account to suggest corrections and earn points.

77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

Help keep this data accurate!
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify

Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YBMA
Name: Mount Isa Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -20.6639
Longitude: 139.488998
Elevation: 1121 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Mount Isa
IATA Code: ISA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 854x18m
Surface: GVL
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 2560x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 126.500 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.400 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 8-12/tonne
Parking Fee: AUD 5-7/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Mount Isa Airport. Remote NW Queensland mining town. Council-owned. Services mining sector extensively. GST applicable.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: BP Aviation. Remote location premium applies. Pre-arrange large uplifts. Fuel availability can be limited.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. RFDS base.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Remote location. Dust and heat haze can affect operations. Runway 3048m suitable for large aircraft.

Airport Services

No services listed for this airport yet.

Are you a service provider? Register here to appear in this airport's listing.

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.

View Full Australia Permit Details

Active NOTAMs

N3185/26

caution Upcoming

NDB issue

NDB 'MA' 338 ON TEST, DO NOT USE FALSE INDICATIONS POSSIBLE EXC ON 30MIN PN FOR OPR RQMNTS

2026-10-29 23:30 UTC 2026-10-30 05:00 UTC

N3399/26

caution Upcoming

NDB issue

NDB 'MA' 338 ON TEST, DO NOT USE FALSE INDICATIONS POSSIBLE EXC ON 30MIN PN FOR OPR RQMNTS

2026-10-29 23:30 UTC 2026-10-30 05:00 UTC

N3180/26

info

VOR/DME 'MA' 117.5/122X ON TEST, DO NOT USE FALSE INDICATIONS POSSIBLE EXC WITH 60MIN PN FOR OPR RQMNTS

2026-10-31 21:15 UTC 2026-11-02 07:00 UTC

Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.

View all NOTAMs on Map

Nearby Airports

YCTS Calton Hills Airport 32 NM YBHK Bushy Park Airport 38 NM YKAJ Kajabbi Airport 49 NM YDEV Devoncourt Airport 53 NM YGON Mount Gordon Airport 54 NM YSBO Stanbroke Airport 56 NM YCCY Cloncurry Airport 57 NM YBAW Barkly Downs Airport 58 NM

Compare YBMA with YCTS side by side →

Airport History

No milestones recorded for Mount Isa Airport yet. Know when it opened, who built it or a notable event? Add it with a source.

Add a historical fact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YBMA?: The tower frequency at Mount Isa Airport is 126.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at YBMA?: Mount Isa Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does YBMA require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict. Permit details for Australia
Where is YBMA located?: Mount Isa Airport (YBMA) is located in Mount Isa, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YBMA?: The IATA code for Mount Isa Airport is ISA.
How long is the runway at YBMA?: The main runway at Mount Isa Airport (12/30) measures 854x18m.

View on Map