Ayers Rock Airport (also known as Connellan Airport) (IATA: AYQ, ICAO: YAYE) is situated near Yulara, around 463 km (288 mi) (5 hrs drive) away from Alice Springs, Northern Territory, and 20 minutes drive from Uluru (Ayers Rock) itself. An average of 400,000 passenger movements per year pass through this airport in the middle of Australia.

Ayers Rock/Connellan Airport (Click on the photo to enlarge)

Airport facilities

Ayers Rock Airport has one main terminal for scheduled flights which contains: Check-in, Customs Baggage Screening, a single Baggage collection conveyor belt, a National Geographic shop, vending machines, Toilets, Departure and Arrival areas, Bus bays and Short term parking.

The largest aircraft that Ayers Rock Airport caters for is Boeing 737-800s operated by Qantas. QantasLink operate a number of Boeing 717-200s in and out of the airport.

Technical aspects

The runway at Ayers Rock Airport is 2,599 × 30 m (8,527 × 98 ft). It has a simple, single stage lighting system and T-VASIS.

Airlines and destinations

In addition, there are a wide number of scenic flights that are offered by different private charters.

Qantas operates Boeing 737-400/800's, while Qantaslink operates Boeing 717-200's in and out of Ayers Rock Airport. All Qantaslink services are operated by National Jet Systems.

Other aviation

The main user of the airport are light aircraft- either charter, scenic flights or private owned aircraft.

Operator: Ayers Rock Resort Management

Address:
P.O. Box 46
Ayers Rock NT 0872
Australia

Phone: +61 8 89562020

Fax: +61 8 89562545

With the setting of the sun the face of Ayers Rock (Uluru) turns crimson, the sound of a didgeridoo drifts across the desert, galahs burst forth from the twisted limbs of a desert oak, the Red Centre has been weaving the same magic spell on visitors for over 20,000 years.

Ayers Rock Airport is conveniently located just 6Km from Ayers Rock Resort (10 minutes travel). The airport services both fixed and rotary winged aircraft and receives up to on average 350,000 - 400,000 commercial passengers per year. It is also a popular stopping off point for private pilots and passengers travelling in their own aircraft.

From Ayers Rock Airport, you can enjoy scenic desert flights over Uluru and Kata Tjuta.

You will find three hire car companies, a Qantas desk, Ayers Rock Design retail outlet, an information desk and a private Longitude 131 lounge at the airport. Free transfers between Ayers Rock Resort and the airport are also available. Ask for details when booking your trip.

General Info
Country	Australia
ICAO ID	YAYE
Time	UTC+9:30
Latitude	-25.186111 25° 11' 10.00" S
Longitude	130.975556 130° 58' 32.00" E
Elevation	1626 feet 496 meters
Magnetic Variation	004° E (01/04)
Operating Agency	CIVIL GOVERNMENT, (LANDING FEES AND DIPLOMATIC CLEARANCE MAY BE REQUIRED)

Communications
MTAF	126.9
MELBOURNE CNTR	121.85
ATIS	126.55
Communications Remarks
FSS	(on gnd)
MISC	Nstd 20 NM to 6700'.

Runways
ID	Dimensions	Surface	PCN	ILS
13/31	8527 x 98 feet 2599 x 30 meters	ASPHALT	037FAYT	NO

Navaids
Type	ID	Name	Channel	Freq	Distance From Field	Bearing From Navaid
NDB-DME	AYE	AYERS ROCK	118X	233	At Field	-

Supplies/Equipment
Fuel	Jet A1, without icing nhibitor. 100/130 MIL Spec, low lead, aviation gasoline (BLUE)

Remarks
CAUTION	Bird and animal haz. N end of rwy may be obscured by sand with E winds. Windshear and dust devils year round.
FUEL	Avbl 0000-0830Z, OT fone C08 8956 2217. (NC-100LL, A1)
LGT	ACTIVATE-Rwy 13-31 120.6.
MISC	Ldg fee. Arpt Opr fone C08 8956 2020
RSTD	24 hr PPR. Acft abv 50,044 lb GWT must use rwy turning nodes for 180 turns.

Runway 18/36

10000 x 148 feet
3048 x 45 meters

Navaids

Navaids

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