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Emerald Airport

Emerald, Australia

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Emerald Airport

Emerald, Australia

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Regional gateway serving Central Queensland's coal and agriculture hub.

Location

Emerald, Australia

Emerald Airport (IATA: EMD, ICAO: YEML) is a regional airport located in Emerald, Queensland, Australia, situated in the Central Highlands region approximately 270 kilometres west of Rockhampton. It serves as an important air transport link for the surrounding area, which is a major centre for coal mining, agriculture, and gemstone fossicking. The airport handles scheduled passenger services connecting Emerald to larger Queensland cities, primarily Brisbane, supporting both the local community and the significant fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforce employed in the region's mining industry. Charter and general aviation operations also make use of the facility. Managed by the Central Highlands Regional Council, the airport plays a vital economic role in supporting industries that drive the local economy, including the nearby Bowen Basin coalfields.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building suited to regional passenger volumes with basic facilities.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Emerald town centre is primarily by taxi or private vehicle, as no formal public bus service connects the airport.

Airlines here

QantasLink operates scheduled services connecting Emerald to Brisbane, with charter operators also serving the airport.

Notable facts

›Located in the Central Highlands of Queensland, approximately 270 km west of Rockhampton.
›Serves a significant fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforce for the nearby Bowen Basin coal mines.
›The surrounding Emerald region is known for sapphire and other gemstone fossicking.
›Managed by Central Highlands Regional Council.
›Emerald is also a major agricultural centre, particularly for citrus, cotton, and grain.

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Gateway to Central Queensland's outback heart and gemstone country

Emerald Airport serves the regional hub of Emerald in Central Queensland, Australia, connecting the coal-mining and agricultural heartland of the Bowen Basin to major cities. The airport supports fly-in fly-out mining workforces as well as pastoral and tourism travellers passing through this sunburnt interior region. Its operations are modest but vital to the economic life of Central Queensland.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling regional arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available from the terminal forecourt
Car rental agencies including Hertz and Avis serving airport customers
Private shuttle transfers bookable through local operators
Personal vehicle pick-up and drop-off at the terminal

Nearby Hotels

Club Crocodile Hotel Emerald
Emerald Central Motel
Emerald Inn
Maraboon Motor Inn

Dining

The airport terminal offers very limited food and beverage options given its regional scale, so travellers are advised to eat before arriving. Emerald town centre, approximately five kilometres away, has a range of cafes, pubs, and takeaway outlets. The Club Crocodile Hotel and local RSL club are popular dining spots for visitors.

Traveller Tips

Arrive early as the terminal is small and check-in queues can move slowly during FIFO shift changes.
Book car hire well in advance, as availability is limited and demand from mining workers is high.
Bring cash or ensure your card is ready, as facilities inside the terminal are minimal.
Visit the gemstone fossicking areas near Emerald — the region is famous for sapphires and other stones.

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Route map (1 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

EMD → BNEQF · DH4 DH3

EMD → BNEVA · AT7

Aircraft operating here

De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q1 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 81 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 721 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Emerald Airport is an airport serving Emerald, a town located in the Central Highlands district of Queensland, Australia. It is located 6 km (4 mi) south of the Emerald town centre, on the Gregory Highway. The airport is operated by the Central Highlands Regional Council.

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