Regional airport · Alice Springs, Australia
Alice Springs
- Elevation
- 1,789 ft
- Coordinates
- 23°48′S 133°54′E
- Local time
- Australia/Darwin
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Field information
YBAS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Alice Springs (YBAS/ASP) has 2 runways; the longest, 12/30, is 7,999 ft (2,438 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YBAS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Australia/Darwin
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Alice Springs
Elevation
1,789 ft
Position
-23.8066, 133.9034
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · YBAS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,999 ft (2,438 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 17/35 | 3,717 ft (1,133 m) | 60 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YBAS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Alice Springs (YBAS / ASP) in Alice Springs, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YBAS is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YBAS
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Australia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Australia. Applicable permit lead times for Australia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Australia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at YBAS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YBAS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YBAS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YBAS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YBAS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YBAS: 23° 48′ 24″ S 133° 54′ 12″ E; elevation 1789 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Alice Springs
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Alice Springs. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YBAS.
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Cargo Operations at YBAS
Support for freighter operations into YBAS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YBAS sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into YBAS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Alice Springs — one desk for the whole trip.