Ayers Rock Connellan Airport
Airport · Yulara, Northern Territory
About Ayers Rock Connellan Airport
Closest airport to Uluru — gateway for Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Yulara resort and Indigenous cultural experiences. Single small terminal, charter and scheduled services.
Getting There
Yulara resort transfer
Pre-arranged transfer included with most Ayers Rock Resort bookings — included in package rates. 20 minutes to Yulara resort village.
No public transport
No taxis, no public bus services. Pre-arrange transfer or rent a car at the terminal.
Hire car for self-touring
Limited hire car availability — pre-book well in advance. Conventional car suitable for sealed roads to Uluru viewing areas and Kata Tjuta. Most travellers use organised tours from Yulara.
Tour pickups
Sunrise/sunset Uluru tours, Kata Tjuta walks, Field of Light experience — all depart from Yulara resort, not the airport. Most include resort hotel pickups.
Transfers
Parking
Visitor Tips
- •Yulara resort transfers included with most Ayers Rock Resort bookings
- •No taxis or public transport — pre-arrange transfer or rent a car
- •Single small terminal, limited services — no shops or food beyond basics
- •Sunrise/sunset Uluru tours depart Yulara, not the airport — 20 min drive
- •Pack hat, sunscreen, water — Red Centre sun is intense year-round
Airport Layout
Runway configuration and terminal area for Ayers Rock Connellan Airport.
Runways
1 runway • longest 2,599m • Narrow-body capable (e.g. Boeing 737, Airbus A320)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Headings | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,599 m | 30 m | Asphalt | 130° / 310° | Yes |
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)
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Quick Facts
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Quick Stats
- Class
- major regional
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,599 m
- Max aircraft
- Narrow-body capable
- Elevation
- 496 m
- Annual passengers
- 207,869(2022)
- Opened
- 1984
At a Glance
Airport Codes
- IATA
- AYQ
- ICAO
- YAYE
Location
- City
- Yulara
- State
- Northern Territory
- Timezone
- Darwin
Plan Your Visit
- Best Time
- Apr-Sep for cool days (15-25°C). Winter nights drop near freezing. Summer (Dec-Feb) is brutally hot — many tours pause."
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Yulara Caravan Dump Point
caravan-park · 4km
Ayers Rock Resort Dump Point
Free · 4.1km