Mount Isa Airport (ISA)

Mount Isa, AU 🇦🇺 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

YBMA

IATA

ISA

Elevation

1121 ft

Region

AU-QLD

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Airport Information

GPS Code: YBMA

Local Code: Not available

Location: -20.66638° N, 139.488468° E

Continent: OC

Type: Medium Airport

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
12/30 2802 ft 59 ft GVL Closed
16/34 8399 ft 148 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
CTAF CTAF 126.5 MHz
FSS BRISBANE CNTR 122.4 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
MA Mount Isa VOR-DME 117500 kHz
MA Mount Isa NDB 338 kHz

Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Mount Isa Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
4 4 4 Aug 14, 2025
QLK
QLK
2 3 2 Aug 14, 2025
Qantas
QFA / QF
1 2 1 Aug 14, 2025
1 2 1 Jul 18, 2025
1 1 1 Aug 14, 2025
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Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 25, 2025
Taxis

A dedicated taxi rank is located directly outside the terminal building. Mount Isa Taxis services all scheduled flights. While taxis generally meet incoming planes, pre-booking is recommended, especially for late arrivals, to ensure availability.

Rental Cars

Major car rental companies including Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Thrifty have service desks located within the airport terminal. It is strongly advised to book a vehicle in advance of your arrival to guarantee availability and secure better rates.

Public Transportation

There are no scheduled public bus or train services that connect directly to Mount Isa Airport. Travelers must rely on taxis, rental cars, or pre-arranged private shuttle services for transportation to and from the city centre.

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Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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Alleged sabotage Posted by david on February 11, 2017

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Australian-Pilot-Accused-Of-Sabotaging-Rivals-Planes-228385-1.html

ISA Posted by Ozguy on July 29, 2007

A good airport and quite an interesting city.