Quilpie Airport — , Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereQuilpie Airport in uses the IATA code ULP, with YQLP as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from ULP
Quilpie Airport
Quilpie Airport, coded ULP, lies in the far southwest of Queensland, Australia, servicing a small outback community renowned for opal mining and pastoral grazing. The airfield handles limited scheduled services connecting Quilpie to Brisbane and other regional centers, along with charter flights supporting agriculture, mining, and emergency medical transport across the sparsely populated Channel Country. Given the vast distances separating outback towns, ULP functions as a crucial transport link where road travel can take many hours longer. The airport's simple infrastructure reflects its low traffic volume, yet it remains indispensable to residents, station owners, and visitors drawn to Quilpie's opal fields and rugged outback scenery.
Runways at Quilpie Airport (ULP)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4898 ft (1493 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | COP |
| 18/36 | 3510 ft (1070 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | CLA |
Radio frequencies for Quilpie Airport (ULP)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 118.8 MHz |
Airports near Quilpie Airport (ULP)
- Thargomindah Airport (XTG) — 159.2 km (98.9 mi)
- Charleville Airport (CTL) — 201.0 km (124.9 mi)
- Windorah Airport (WNR) — 207.0 km (128.6 mi)
- Cunnamulla Airport (CMA) — 207.9 km (129.2 mi)
- Blackall Airport (BKQ) — 269.3 km (167.3 mi)
- Longreach Airport (LRE) — 353.3 km (219.5 mi)
- Barcaldine Airport (BCI) — 354.4 km (220.2 mi)
- Tibooburra Airport (TYB) — 382.5 km (237.7 mi)
Explore ULP, Quilpie Airport in outback Queensland, Australia, covering regional flight schedules, opal mining tourism, and the airfield's role connecting this remote Channel Country town.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Quilpie Airport?
The IATA code for Quilpie Airport is ULP.
What is the ICAO code for Quilpie Airport?
The ICAO code for Quilpie Airport is YQLP. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.