Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Adelaide International Airport (ICAO: YPAD / IATA: ADL)
Location (City, Country)
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Airport Type & Size
ā¢ International and domestic civil airport
ā¢ Single 3,100m asphalt runway (05/23), widebody-capable
ā¢ Handles ~8.5 million passengers/year
ā¢ Supports aircraft up to B787, A330, B777
ā¢ Regional hub with efficient, modern terminal
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
ā¢ Key gateway to South Australia with international and transcontinental routes
ā¢ Balanced mix of domestic, regional, and long-haul traffic
ā¢ Enhances gameplay with medium-scale airport dynamics
ā¢ Realistic operation with single-runway challenge
ā¢ Supports seasonal traffic and charter flights
Major Airlines & Routes
ā¢ Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Rex, Alliance Airlines
ā¢ Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways
ā¢ Key routes: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Auckland, Doha, Singapore, Nadi
Unique Features or Challenges
ā¢ Single-runway operation with intersecting taxiways
ā¢ Limited gates during peak hours
ā¢ Mix of FIFO mining flights, domestic, and international
ā¢ Often used for diversion landings from other cities
ā¢ Proximity to city center affects airspace design
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Adelaide Airport - Wikipedia
