Andamooka Airport

Andamooka Airport
IATA: ADO ICAO: YAMK
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner/Operator	Andamooka Opal Fields Tourism Association
Location	Andamooka, South Australia, Australia
Elevation  AMSL	250 ft / 76 m
Coordinates	30°26′18″S137°08′12″E / 30.43833°S 137.13667°E / -30.43833; 137.13667
Map
YAMK Location in South Australia
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 06/24 1,210 3,970 Dirt
Sources: AIP [1]

Andamooka Airport( IATA : ADO, ICAO : YAMK) is a public-use aerodrome located near Andamooka, South Australia. The airport supports regional aviation operations, including medical, emergency and private aircraft movements.

The current runway (06/24) is 1,210 metres long, with 100-metre clearways, and is unsealed. The facility includes solar-powered runway lighting, a remote weather station and live monitoring systems.

The airport became operational for Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) operations on 30 June 2025. Since that time, RFDS aircraft have utilised the airstrip for patient transfers and medical support to the Andamooka community.

The airport was formally opened on 21 January 2026 by Joe Szakacs MP, Minister for Trade and Investment, Industry, Innovation and Science, Local Government and Veterans Affairs, alongside Geoff Brock MP, Independent Member for Stuart. ^{[2] [3]}

See also

• List of airports in South Australia

References

1. YAMK – Andamooka  (PDF). AIP En Route Supplement from Airservices Australia , effective 27 November 2025
2. "'Slow tourism' bringing city adventurers to the outback's most remote communities". ABC News. 1 February 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
3. "Upgraded airstrips boost access and safety in Parachilna and Andamooka". www.outbacksa.sa.gov.au. Retrieved 7 February 2026.