Flying in Mackay, Australia
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Mackay — the nearest is Mackay Airport (YBMK), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 17m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 43m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Mackay
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Mackay Airport
Mackay Base Hospital Helipad
Palmyra Airstrip
Turtle Park Airstrip
Brampton Island Airport
Lakeside Airpark
Lindeman Island Airport
Nebo Airstrip
Hamilton Island Airport
Happy Bay Helipad
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport
Proserpine Hospital Helipad
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 06:39–17:21 | 10h 43m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:59–18:01 | 12h 03m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 05:21–18:39 | 13h 17m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 26.8°C / 80°F | 20.6°C / 69°F | 20 km/h | 29% |
| Summer | 28.9°C / 84°F | 24°C / 75°F | 22 km/h | 54% |
| Autumn | 26.8°C / 80°F | 21.3°C / 70°F | 21 km/h | 50% |
| Winter | 22.5°C / 73°F | 15.7°C / 60°F | 19 km/h | 26% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Mackay, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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