Geraldton Airport
Geraldton Airport, identified by GET and YGEL, is a medium airport serving Moonyoonooka in Western Australia and acting as an air gateway for the wider Geraldton area. Sitting at 121 feet above sea level, it is a practical regional airport rather than a sprawling hub, which usually means shorter distances from parking or drop-off to check-in and a generally easier start to your trip. For travellers heading into the Mid West, it offers a straightforward arrival point close to the coast, with local time set to Australia/Perth.
About Geraldton Airport
Geraldton Airport, identified by GET and YGEL, is a medium airport serving Moonyoonooka in Western Australia and acting as an air gateway for the wider Geraldton area. Sitting at 121 feet above sea level, it is a practical regional airport rather than a sprawling hub, which usually means shorter distances from parking or drop-off to check-in and a generally easier start to your trip. For travellers heading into the Mid West, it offers a straightforward arrival point close to the coast, with local time set to Australia/Perth.
Overview
Geraldton Airport, identified by GET and YGEL, is a medium airport serving Moonyoonooka in Western Australia and acting as an air gateway for the wider Geraldton area. Sitting at 121 feet above sea level, it is a practical regional airport rather than a sprawling hub, which usually means shorter distances from parking or drop-off to check-in and a generally easier start to your trip. For travellers heading into the Mid West, it offers a straightforward arrival point close to the coast, with local time set to Australia/Perth.
Airfield at a glance
- Main runway 03/21 is 7,838 feet long, asphalt surfaced, and lighted, making it the airport’s primary strip for regular operations.
- Runway 08/26 is 2,953 feet long with a gravel surface, useful to know if you are interested in the airport’s more regional operating profile.
- Runway 14/32 is 2,769 feet long and asphalt surfaced, adding flexibility when wind conditions change.
- The airport’s elevation is 121 feet, or 37 metres, above sea level.
- Its official codes are IATA: GET and ICAO: YGEL, handy for booking, flight tracking, and navigation.
What this means for travellers
For most visitors, Geraldton Airport is best thought of as an efficient regional arrival point where the essentials matter more than big-airport distractions. Knowing the airport code can help when checking itineraries, baggage tags, or live flight information, and the Australia/Perth time zone is worth keeping in mind when coordinating pickups or onward plans. Because it is a smaller airport serving a regional community, arriving a little earlier than you might for a very small airstrip still gives you breathing room without the long lead times often needed at major international gateways.
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FAQ
Geraldton Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Geraldton Airport is located in Geraldton, Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -28.800°, 114.700°.
- Its IATA code is GET and its ICAO code is YGEL.
- Geraldton Airport serves Geraldton, Australia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Geraldton Airport operates on Australia/Perth local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Geraldton Airport sits at latitude -28.800° and longitude 114.700°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GET. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GET is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GET on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Geraldton-Mount Magnet Road, Moonyoonooka, Western Australia, 6532, Australia, the phone number is +61 8 9923 3207, the official website is http://geraldtonairport.com.au/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Australia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.