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Olympic Dam Airport (YOLD/OLP) — Olympic Dam, Australia
At a glance
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 126.6
- Runways
- 07/25
- Elevation
- 343 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: YOLD
- Name: Olympic Dam Airport
- Type: small_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -30.485001
- Longitude: 136.876999
- Elevation: 343 ft
- Country: Australia
- Municipality: Olympic Dam
- IATA Code: OLP
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Australia/Adelaide
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 1860x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 126.600 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- 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: Yes
- PPR Contact: BHP Olympic Dam Airport Operations. All flights require BHP authorization.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 8-12/tonne
- Parking Fee: AUD 5-8/tonne per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: AUD
- Remarks: Olympic Dam Airport. Remote SA (listed under NT for proximity). BHP operated. Serves Olympic Dam copper-uranium mine. Access restricted - mining operations only. GST applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available for authorized flights. Mining company supply. Pre-arrange all uplifts through BHP.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic only. Private mining airport. No public CIQ.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Private mining airport - PPR mandatory. Extreme desert heat. Runway 2133m.
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.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers YOLD. Check the official AIS before flight.
Nearby Airports
Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at YOLD?
- The tower frequency at Olympic Dam Airport is 126.6 MHz.
- What fuel is available at YOLD?
- Olympic Dam Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does YOLD require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict. Permit details for Australia
- Does YOLD require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Olympic Dam Airport.
- Where is YOLD located?
- Olympic Dam Airport (YOLD) is located in Olympic Dam, Australia.
- What is the IATA code for YOLD?
- The IATA code for Olympic Dam Airport is OLP.
- How long is the runway at YOLD?
- The main runway at Olympic Dam Airport (07/25) measures 1860x30m.