Adelaide Intl
Adelaide Intl (YPAD/ADL) serves Adelaide, Australia. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (05/23, 12/30). Field elevation is 20 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: YPAD
- Name: Adelaide Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -34.947514
- Longitude: 138.533386
- Elevation: 20 ft
- Country: Australia
- Municipality: Adelaide
- IATA Code: ADL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Australia/Adelaide
- Distance from City: 6.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 10171 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 5420 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.500 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 116.400, 134.500 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx AUD 16/ton for international
- Parking Fee: AUD 11/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AUD
- Remarks: Fees set by airport operator. GST applicable. Well-regulated fee structure.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Multiple suppliers including Shell, BP, Viva Energy. Excellent fuel infrastructure at major airports.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required via Australian Border Force. Incoming Passenger Card mandatory.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Well-regulated aviation environment. CASA oversight. Noise abatement procedures at metropolitan airports.
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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at YPAD?
- The tower frequency at Adelaide Intl is 120.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at YPAD?
- Adelaide Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does YPAD require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Adelaide Intl (Australia).