Maryborough Airport (Queensland)

Maryborough Airport (IATA: MBH, ICAO: YMYB) is located approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) north of the town centre. The airport serves as a small regional airport serving Maryborough and Rainbow Bay. However, increasing competition with Hervey Bay Airport has led to a decrease in commercial air traffic.

Maryborough Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorFraser Coast Regional Council
ServesMaryborough, Queensland, Australia
Elevation AMSL38 ft / 12 m
Coordinates25°30′46.3″S 152°42′48.8″E
Map
YMYB
Location in Queensland
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
12/30 885 2,904 Grass
17/35 1,587 5,207 Asphalt
Sources: Australian AIP and aerodrome chart[1]

The airport is primarily used by the Maryborough Aero Club.

The airport was used by the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II; the buildings constructed for the RAAF are now listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.[2]

See also

References

  1. YMYB – Maryborough (PDF). AIP En Route Supplement from Airservices Australia, effective 05 Nov 2020, Aeronautical Chart Archived 10 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Second World War RAAF Buildings, Maryborough Airport (entry 602556)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.

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