# Adelaide International Airport (ADL)

> Adelaide, AU · IATA: ADL · ICAO: YPAD · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ADL` |
| ICAO | `YPAD` |
| City | Adelaide |
| Country | AU |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -34.94751, 138.53339 |

## Description

Around AUD 351 million worth of goods left South Australia in the bellies of aircraft over the past year through Adelaide Airport (ADL), more than double the pandemic-era lows. Rock-lobster exports alone tripled to a record AUD 137.3 million, alongside tuna, dairy, fresh produce and wine. Sitting just 6 kilometres from the city centre, the airport offers short road connections to South Australia's motorway network. Most freight travels as belly cargo, with wide-body types such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 offering roughly 15 tonnes of hold space per flight. Route expansions by Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Emirates and China Eastern are lifting the number of international carriers to 13. Qantas Freight runs an international handling terminal here for perishable consignments. High-value fresh produce reaches markets in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai within hours. Australian Border Force customs and biosecurity clearance takes place on site.

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