International hub · Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide International
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- Coordinates
- 34°57′S 138°32′E
- Local time
- Australia/Adelaide
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Field information
YPAD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Adelaide International (YPAD/ADL) has 2 runways; the longest, 05/23, is 10,171 ft (3,100 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YPAD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Australia/Adelaide
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Adelaide
Elevation
20 ft
Position
-34.9475, 138.5334
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Airport category
A
No special crew requirements
Runways · YPAD
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10,171 ft (3,100 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 12/30 | 5,420 ft (1,652 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YPAD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Adelaide International (YPAD / ADL) in Adelaide, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YPAD is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YPAD
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 YPAD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YPAD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YPAD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YPAD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YPAD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YPAD: 34° 56′ 51″ S 138° 32′ 0″ E; elevation 20 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Adelaide
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Adelaide. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YPAD.
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Cargo Operations at YPAD
Support for freighter operations into YPAD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YPAD sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into YPAD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Adelaide International — one desk for the whole trip.