Gateway to outback Victoria's sunlit river country.
Opened
1948
Location
Mildura, Australia
Mildura Airport (IATA: MQL, ICAO: YMIA) is a regional airport serving Mildura, a city in the northwest corner of Victoria, Australia, near the junction of the Murray and Darling rivers. It provides essential air connectivity for the Sunraysia region, supporting both passenger travel and freight operations for the surrounding agricultural area.
The airport handles scheduled domestic services primarily to Melbourne and other regional centres, with operations managed to accommodate the needs of a growing regional population. It also serves general aviation, charter, and emergency medical flights, making it a critical piece of infrastructure for the remote region.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building that handles both arrivals and departures in a compact, single-level layout.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, rental cars, and shuttle bus services linking the airport to Mildura's city centre, approximately 10 kilometres away.
Airlines here
Rex (Regional Express) and Virgin Australia operate scheduled services through Mildura Airport, connecting the region primarily to Melbourne.
Notable facts
›Mildura Airport serves the Sunraysia region, one of Australia's most productive horticultural areas.
›The airport supports Royal Flying Doctor Service operations given the region's remote nature.
›It handles both passenger and freight traffic, including fresh produce shipments.
›The airport is owned and operated by Mildura Rural City Council.
›Elevation is approximately 167 metres (548 feet) above sea level.
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Mildura Airport is domestic airport located 4 nautical miles southwest of Mildura, Victoria, Australia. It is the busiest regional airport in Victoria and the 32nd busiest Australian airport, servicing 209,300 passengers in FY 2024. It has twice been named Australia's Rural Airport of the Year.