Murray Island Airport facts for kids
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Murray Island Airport
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Location | Murray Island, Queensland, Australia | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 330 ft / 101 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 09°54′53″S 144°03′15″E / 9.91472°S 144.05417°E | ||||||||||
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Location in Queensland
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Murray Island Airport is a small airport on Murray Island. This island is located in Queensland, a state in Australia. The airport helps connect the island to other places. Its special codes are MYI (for passengers) and YMAE (for air traffic control).
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About Murray Island Airport
Murray Island Airport is a public airport. This means it is open for general use. It sits about 330 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The airport has one runway. This runway is 525 meters long. It is used by smaller planes.
Flights from Murray Island Airport
Only one airline flies from Murray Island Airport. This airline is called Skytrans Airlines. They offer flights to nearby islands and towns. These flights are important for people living on the islands. They help them travel for school, work, or to visit family.
Popular Destinations
Skytrans Airlines flies to a few key places. These include Darnley Island and Yorke Island. They also fly to Horn Island. Horn Island is a bigger hub in the Torres Strait. From there, people can connect to other parts of Australia.
See also
- List of airports in Queensland
