Merimbula Airport — Merimbula, Australia
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Distance & flight time from MIM
Merimbula Airport
MIM is the IATA code for Merimbula Airport, serving the coastal town of Merimbula on the far south coast of New South Wales, Australia. The airport provides a vital regional air link for the Sapphire Coast, connecting residents and the area's substantial tourism trade to Sydney and Melbourne, particularly during summer holiday peaks when the local population swells dramatically. Regional carriers have long operated turboprop services here, and the airport plays an important role during bushfire season as a staging point for aerial firefighting and emergency evacuations, as seen during the severe 2019-2020 fire season that affected the region heavily.
Runways at Merimbula Airport (MIM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5256 ft (1602 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Merimbula Airport (MIM)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 120.75 MHz |
Airports near Merimbula Airport (MIM)
- Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport (OOM) — 107.0 km (66.5 mi)
- Moruya Airport (MYA) — 114.5 km (71.1 mi)
- Canberra Airport (CBR) — 189.1 km (117.5 mi)
- Corryong Airport (CYG) — 197.1 km (122.5 mi)
- Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (NOA) — 225.7 km (140.2 mi)
- Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) — 228.5 km (142.0 mi)
- Bairnsdale Airport (BSJ) — 233.0 km (144.8 mi)
- Goulburn Airport (GUL) — 233.9 km (145.3 mi)
MIM refers to Merimbula Airport in NSW, Australia. Travelers search this code to check regional flight connections to Sydney or Melbourne along the Sapphire Coast.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Merimbula Airport?
The IATA code for Merimbula Airport is MIM.
What is the ICAO code for Merimbula Airport?
The ICAO code for Merimbula Airport is YMER. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.