Mackay Airport is a regional airport in Queensland serving the Mackay urban area and surrounding region. It operates from a single passenger terminal handling domestic scheduled services and some charter flights rather than being an international hub.
Getting to and From Mackay Airport #
Ground transport options include taxis, private car, rental cars and some shuttle services; travel to Mackay city centre is typically a short drive. Check local operators for scheduled bus services; pre-book transfers if arriving during off-peak hours.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Mackay Airport #
The terminal offers essential passenger facilities: check-in desks, restrooms and a mix of café/fast-food outlets and vending. There are usually no extensive airline lounges for public use; free Wi‑Fi availability and charging points may be limited - verify with the airport. Accessibility services should be arranged with your airline in advance.
Weather & Climate near Mackay Airport #
Mackay Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 13°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1448 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 23° - 31° | 30° | 255 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.7 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 13.1h |
| February | Very Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 266 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.6 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.7h |
| March | Very Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 209 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.1h |
| April | Excellent | 20° - 28° | 24° | 112 mm | some cloud | 77% | 4.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |
| May | Excellent | 17° - 26° | 21° | 109 mm | some cloud | 73% | 4.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.0h |
| June | Excellent | 14° - 23° | 19° | 38 mm | some cloud | 74% | 4.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.7h |
| July | Ideal | 13° - 23° | 18° | 30 mm | mostly sunny | 73% | 4.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.8h |
| August | Ideal | 14° - 24° | 19° | 31 mm | mostly sunny | 72% | 4.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.3h |
| September | Ideal | 16° - 27° | 22° | 17 mm | mostly sunny | 74% | 4.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| October | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 43 mm | mostly sunny | 74% | 4.9 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.5h |
| November | Excellent | 22° - 30° | 26° | 82 mm | mostly sunny | 74% | 4.7 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.0h |
| December | Very Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 256 mm | some cloud | 77% | 4.6 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 13.3h |
