Alice Springs Airport — Alice Springs, Australia
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Distance & flight time from ASP
Alice Springs Airport
Alice Springs Airport serves the outback town of Alice Springs in Australia's Northern Territory, sitting near the geographic center of the continent. Elevation here reaches 1,789 feet, and the field is equipped with two runways capable of handling both regional turboprops and larger jet aircraft. It acts as the aerial gateway to Uluru-Kata Tjuta and the wider Red Centre, connecting visitors and residents to Darwin, Adelaide, and other Australian cities. Because road distances across the Northern Territory are vast, Alice Springs Airport plays an outsized role in local transport, tourism logistics, and emergency medical evacuation flights for surrounding communities. Having a second runway gives it more flexibility than many similarly sized outback fields.
Runways at Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7999 ft (2438 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 17/35 | 3717 ft (1133 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 115.9 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.3 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 119.8 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
- Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) — 333.5 km (207.2 mi)
- Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) — 464.8 km (288.8 mi)
- Bedourie Airport (BEU) — 567.3 km (352.5 mi)
- Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) — 587.4 km (365.0 mi)
- Birdsville Airport (BVI) — 596.4 km (370.6 mi)
- Boulia Airport (BQL) — 620.1 km (385.3 mi)
- Mount Isa Airport (ISA) — 672.5 km (417.9 mi)
- Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) — 763.6 km (474.5 mi)
Most people typing ASP into a search bar are booking a flight toward Uluru or the MacDonnell Ranges, or double-checking luggage tags after landing in Alice Springs, a stopover code often confused with Australia's more famous coastal airports.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Alice Springs Airport?
The IATA code for Alice Springs Airport is ASP.
What is the ICAO code for Alice Springs Airport?
The ICAO code for Alice Springs Airport is YBAS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.