
Airport Layout
Runway configuration and terminal area for Alice Springs Airport.
Security & screening at Australian airports
Recommended arrival times
- Domestic flights: arrive 60 minutes before departure
- International flights: arrive 2–3 hours before departure (longer for first-time international travellers)
What you can carry on
- Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs): containers up to 100ml for international flights, all in a single transparent 1L resealable bag. Domestic flights have no LAG restrictions on most airlines.
- Lithium batteries (in personal devices): allowed in carry-on only. Spare batteries up to 100Wh permitted in carry-on; batteries over 160Wh prohibited.
- Sharp items including scissors with blades over 6cm, knives, and tools must be packed in checked baggage.
Prohibited items
- Firearms (require declaration and approval)
- Explosives, flammable liquids, compressed gases
- Pepper spray, mace, tear gas
- Self-defence weapons including knuckle dusters
Full list: ABF prohibited items
International arrivals — biosecurity
Australia has strict biosecurity laws. Declare all food, plant material, animal products, soil, wooden items, and outdoor equipment on your Incoming Passenger Card. Fines start at AUD $626 and undeclared prohibited items can result in penalties up to $660,000 or visa cancellation. When in doubt, declare it.
Useful links
- Smart Traveller (DFAT) — travel advisories
- Australian Border Force — customs and biosecurity
- Aviation Security (Department of Infrastructure)
Nearby Attractions
Quick Facts
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At a Glance
Airport Codes
- IATA
- ASP
- ICAO
- YBAS
Location
- City
- Alice Springs
- State
- Northern Territory
- Timezone
- Darwin
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Nearby
Campsites(5)
Attractions(5)
Toilets(3)
Groceries(5)
Fuel(5)
United Heavitree Gap
United Petroleum · 9.4km
Updated 17h ago
BP ALICE SPRINGS GAP ROAD
BP · 10.4km
Updated 17h ago
Shell Reddy Express Alice Springs Gap Rd
Shell · 11.3km
Updated 17h ago
BP SADADEEN
BP · 11.8km
Updated 17h ago
Shell Reddy Express Alice Springs Mt Gillen
Shell · 12.1km
Updated 17h ago
Dump Points(3)
Alice Springs Showground
Free · 8.6km
Alice Springs Dump Point
Free · 9.3km
Olive Pink Botanic Gardens
Free · 11.2km
Pubs(4)
Fast Food(5)
National Parks(5)
Yeperenye / Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park
Nature Reserve · 8.9km
Heavitree Gap Police Station Historical Reserve
Nature Reserve · 9.6km
Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area
Nature Reserve · 10.3km
Alice Springs Desert Park
Nature Reserve · 12.3km
Kuyunba Conservation Reserve
Conservation Park · 13.1km