Emerald Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
EMD
ICAO Code
YEML
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Emerald Airport is a regional airport in central Queensland serving the town of Emerald and surrounding communities. It operates from a single passenger terminal handling scheduled regional services and charters.

Terminal Guide for Emerald Airport #

There is one passenger terminal with standard facilities for regional flights: a check‑in area, waiting seating and baggage claim. Retail and food offerings are limited but often include a café or kiosk when flights are operating.

Getting to and From Emerald Airport #

Ground transport options are dominated by taxis, private transfers and rental cars; travel time to Emerald town centre is typically 10-20 minutes by road. There is no rail link. Short‑term parking is available at the terminal for drop‑offs and pickups.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Emerald Airport #

The terminal provides basic amenities: public toilets, seating and a café or kiosk during operating hours. There are no airline lounges; limited Wi‑Fi may be available. Charging points and luggage storage are not always provided - plan to bring chargers and essentials. Accessibility assistance should be requested in advance.

Tips for Emerald Airport #

  • Taxi and car hire are the usual ways to reach Emerald town; check availability in advance.
  • Terminal services are basic outside peak travel periods - buy supplies in town if needed.
  • If travelling for work in the mining sector, confirm baggage and equipment rules with your carrier ahead of check‑in.

Weather & Climate near Emerald Airport #

Climate

Emerald Airport's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (626 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 24 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 29°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 33°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 30°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
25°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° 28°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 33°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

December

December is hot, feeling like 29°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 34°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight