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Mount Magnet Airport

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Mount Magnet Airport

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Remote outback gateway serving the Mid West goldfields of Western Australia.

Location
Mount Magnet, Australia
Mount Magnet Airport (IATA: MMG, ICAO: YMOG) is a small regional airport serving the town of Mount Magnet in the Mid West region of Western Australia. The airport supports the local mining and pastoral industries, as well as providing essential air access for the remote community located approximately 560 kilometres north-northeast of Perth. The airport handles light to medium aircraft and operates scheduled regional services connecting Mount Magnet to Perth. It plays a vital role in supporting the gold mining operations that have historically defined the Mount Magnet region, facilitating fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforce movements as well as general community travel. Facilities are modest, befitting a remote outback aerodrome, with basic passenger amenities. The airport is managed by the Shire of Mount Magnet.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger facilities suitable for a remote regional aerodrome.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to and from the airport is primarily by private vehicle or prearranged hire, as no formal public transport service operates.
Airlines here
Regional carriers such as Skippers Aviation have operated scheduled services between Mount Magnet and Perth.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 560 km north-northeast of Perth in the Mid West region of Western Australia.
  • ›The airport supports the local gold mining industry, including FIFO workforce operations.
  • ›Managed by the Shire of Mount Magnet.
  • ›The surrounding region has a long history of gold mining dating back to the 1890s.
  • ›The runway is capable of handling turbo-prop regional aircraft.
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Gateway to the golden outback heartland of Western Australia

Mount Magnet Airport serves the small gold-mining town of Mount Magnet in the Murchison region of Western Australia, approximately 570 kilometres northeast of Perth. It is a regional aerodrome primarily supporting fly-in fly-out mining workers, pastoral station access, and Royal Flying Doctor Service operations. The airport plays a vital logistical role in connecting this remote community to the wider state network.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A simple single-room regional terminal providing basic passenger processing and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi and local hire car services (limited, pre-booking recommended)
  • Private vehicle pick-up
  • Mining company charter transfers for FIFO workers
Nearby Hotels
  • Mount Magnet Miners Lodge
  • Palace Hotel Mount Magnet
  • Granites Caravan Park Mount Magnet
Dining

The airport terminal offers no dedicated dining facilities given its small scale. Visitors and passengers should plan meals in advance, as Mount Magnet town centre has a small number of cafes, the Palace Hotel bistro, and a roadhouse offering basic meals and takeaway options.

Traveller Tips
  • Pre-book any ground transport well in advance as taxi services are extremely limited in Mount Magnet.
  • Carry sufficient water and supplies, especially during summer when temperatures regularly exceed 40°C.
  • Check flight schedules carefully as services are infrequent and may be subject to change.
  • The town has limited ATM and shopping facilities, so arrive prepared with cash and essentials.
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Encyclopaedia

Mount Magnet Airport is an airport at Mount Magnet, Western Australia. The airport received over $400,000 for security updates in 2006. The funds were allocated for a secure baggage area, fencing, lighting, and connecting the airport to the Mt Magnet power grid.

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