Small airport · Mabuiag Island, Australia
Mabuiag Island Airport
Mabuiag Island Airport is a small airport serving Mabuiag Island, Australia. Its IATA code is UBB. Its ICAO code is YMAA. It has 1 runway, longest 1,312 ft (N).
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Airport facts
| Location | Mabuiag Island, Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | UBB |
| ICAO code | YMAA |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 1,312 ft (N) |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 9.9502° S, 142.1952° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
The airport was built in 1982 during a push to expand communications and healthcare services through airports to the Torres Strait. In 2000, the runway was sealed to accommodate all-weather operations, after being plagued by a poor runway surface for years.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Mabuiag Island Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Jardine River National Park · Australia · 73.2 miles away
- Denham Group National Park · Australia · 97.6 miles away
- Wuthathi (Saunders Islands) National Park · Australia · 138.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Mabuiag Island Airport?
Mabuiag Island Airport — its IATA code is UBB and its ICAO code is YMAA.
Where is Mabuiag Island Airport located?
Mabuiag Island Airport serves Mabuiag Island, Australia. Its coordinates are 9.9502° S, 142.1952° E.
What is the history of Mabuiag Island Airport?
The airport was built in 1982 during a push to expand communications and healthcare services through airports to the Torres Strait. In 2000, the runway was sealed to accommodate all-weather operations, after being plagued by a poor runway surface for years.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#32503
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabuiag_Island_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.