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Adelaide International Airport (YPAD) is the principal aerodrome serving the city of Adelaide in South Australia, handling domestic, regional and international traffic. It sits at a modest 13 feet above sea level and offers an instrument landing system on its main runway, making it a straightforward and well-equipped destination for visiting flights.
Adelaide International Airport, identified by the ICAO code YPAD, lies in the state of South Australia and serves as the main air gateway for the city of Adelaide. It is a large, internationally connected airport, handling everything from major jet airliners to regional turboprop services, and its long, lit runway with an ILS approach makes it a capable and welcoming field for visiting simulator pilots.
The airport is located at coordinates 34.945 S, 138.531 E, at a field elevation of 13 feet above mean sea level, placing it firmly within the Adelaide metropolitan area of South Australia.
Adelaide has two physical runways. The main runway, 05/23, is a hard-surfaced strip measuring 10,171 feet in length, lit for night operations, with an instrument landing system serving runway 23. The secondary runway, 12/30, is also hard-surfaced and lit, measuring 5,415 feet in length.
Adelaide provides a full suite of radio services. Approach and departure are split by sector: Approach (East) on 118.2 MHz and Approach (West) on 124.2 MHz. The ATIS broadcasts on 116.4 MHz and 134.5 MHz. Tower operates on 120.5 MHz, Ground on 121.7 MHz, and there is a further frequency listed for CLD on 126.1 MHz, alongside a separate clearance delivery service.
Adelaide continues to operate as a large international airport with customs facilities, supporting scheduled domestic, regional and international air services.