# Mackay Airport (MKY)

> Mackay, AU · IATA: MKY · ICAO: YBMK · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `MKY` |
| ICAO | `YBMK` |
| City | Mackay |
| Country | AU |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -21.17082, 149.18259 |

## Description

Mackay's airport (MKY) is built around the logistics of resources and agriculture, sitting on the central Queensland coast as the supply base for the Bowen Basin coalfields and a major fly-in fly-out point for mine workers, handling roughly one million passengers a year. On the freight side, Qantas Freight runs a regional terminal, and since mid-2024 an Aerlink-operated ATR 72-200F freighter has flown a scheduled all-cargo rotation linking Brisbane, Mackay and Rockhampton. Belly capacity on Qantas, Virgin Australia and Rex passenger services adds to the uplift, while Toll Priority handles express and document traffic. Temperature-controlled consignments — seafood, cut flowers and regional produce — form a notable share of throughput. Customs clearance runs through the Australian Border Force, and Commonwealth biosecurity inspection is a key consideration for importers. The Bruce Highway provides the road spine, and the nearby Port of Mackay with its bulk sugar terminal complements air freight with a sea leg. Among Queensland's regional airports, MKY stands out for hosting genuine scheduled freighter service rather than belly-only capacity.

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