Mildura Airport Guide

IATA MQLICAO YMIAMilduraUpdated 2026-10-17
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Mildura Airport is about 7 km south-west of central Mildura, in north-west Victoria near the New South Wales border. Its ICAO code is YMIA. It began as a landing ground for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in 1920 and opened as a commercial airport in 1923.

Mildura Rural City Council owns the airport. Mildura Airport Pty Ltd, a council-owned company, has run it under a lease since 1 January 2009.

QantasLink flies to Melbourne and Sydney, and Rex flies to Melbourne. Melbourne is the busiest route by a wide margin, with 159,700 passengers in the 2024 financial year. The airport handled 209,300 passengers that year.

There are two sealed runways. Runway 09/27 is 1,830 m long and has grooved asphalt. Runway 18/36 is 1,139 m long. Pilot-activated lighting allows night operations, and the main runway takes aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 737. The terminal was remodelled in 2012.

Services

3 of 6 available

Compare 7 listed options at Mildura Airport, spanning parking, car rentals and hotels. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Mildura Airport.

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Key facts

Size
209K passengers (2024)2 runwaysopened 1923
Location
-34.229, 142.086
Operator
Mildura Rural City Council; operated by Mildura Airport Pty Ltd

Terminals

1 terminal

Mildura Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Mildura Airport Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 2 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

  • Mildura Airport TerminalDomestic

    QantasLink, Rex

Nearby cities

1 city

Mildura Airport is closest to Mildura (8 km northeast). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

  • Mildura8 km northeast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Mildura Airport?

Mildura Airport uses the following codes: IATA: MQL, ICAO: YMIA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Mildura Airport located?

Mildura Airport is located in Mildura, Victoria, Australia. The airport coordinates are -34.2292°, 142.0860°.

What services are available at Mildura Airport?

Mildura Airport offers: 1 parking options, 4 car rental companies, 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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