Large airport · Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide International Airport
Located approximately 6 km (4 mi) west of the central business district, the airport served more than 9.1 million passengers in FY26, being Australia’s fifth-busiest airport by passenger movements. Its IATA code is ADL. Its ICAO code is YPAD. It has 2 runways, longest 10,171 ft (ASP). Elevation 20 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Adelaide, Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ADL |
| ICAO code | YPAD |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 10,171 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 20 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 34.9475° S, 138.5334° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Adelaide International Airport is known for
Located approximately 6 km (4 mi) west of the central business district, the airport served more than 9.1 million passengers in FY26, being Australia’s fifth-busiest airport by passenger movements.
History
It has been operated privately by Adelaide Airport Limited under a long-term lease from the federal government since 29 May 1998. First established in 1955, Adelaide Airport operates flights to over 30 destinations within Australia, Oceania, Asia, and North America. Since 2005, flights have been operated through a combined domestic and international terminal, having replaced the original separate terminals.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Adelaide International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Belair National Park · Australia · 8.3 miles away
- Cleland National Park · Australia · 9.3 miles away
- Onkaparinga River National Park · Australia · 14.8 miles away
- Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara National Park · Australia · 25.6 miles away
- Encounter Marine Park · Australia · 56.3 miles away
- Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park · Australia · 94.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Adelaide International Airport?
Located approximately 6 km (4 mi) west of the central business district, the airport served more than 9.1 million passengers in FY26, being Australia’s fifth-busiest airport by passenger movements.
What is the airport code for Adelaide International Airport?
Adelaide International Airport — its IATA code is ADL and its ICAO code is YPAD.
Where is Adelaide International Airport located?
Adelaide International Airport serves Adelaide, Australia. Its coordinates are 34.9475° S, 138.5334° E.
What is the history of Adelaide International Airport?
It has been operated privately by Adelaide Airport Limited under a long-term lease from the federal government since 29 May 1998. First established in 1955, Adelaide Airport operates flights to over 30 destinations within Australia, Oceania, Asia, and North America.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27096
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.