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Nearest Airport to Mission Beach: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mission Beach is Palm Island Airport (PMK), about 111 km (69 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cairns International Airport (CNS), 116 km away.

Closest airport PMK Palm Island Airport 111 km · 69 mi · ~1 h 59 min by car
Closest international CNS Cairns International Airport 116 km · 72 mi · ~2 h 05 min by car

Airports near Mission Beach

  1. 1
    Palm Island Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia · Airfield Airports in Australia
    PMK 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
  2. 2
    Mareeba Airport Flag of AustraliaMareeba, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
    MRG 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
  3. 3
    Cairns International Airport Flag of AustraliaCairns, Australia · International Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →
    CNS 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  4. 4
    Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville Flag of AustraliaTownsville, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →
    TSV 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
  5. 5
    Cooktown Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia · Regional Airports in Australia
    CTN 287 km178 mi · ~5 h 07 min
  6. 6
    Hayman Island Resort Seaplane Base Flag of AustraliaHayman Island, Australia · Airport Airports in Australia
    HIS 380 km236 mi · ~6 h 47 min
  7. 7
    Hughenden Airport Flag of AustraliaHughenden, Australia · Airfield Airports in Australia
    HGD 382 km238 mi · ~6 h 50 min
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    Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport Flag of AustraliaProserpine, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →
    PPP 389 km242 mi · ~6 h 57 min
  9. 9
    Hamilton Island Airport Flag of AustraliaHamilton Island, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →
    HTI 408 km253 mi · ~7 h 17 min
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    Richmond Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia · Airfield Airports in Australia
    RCM 445 km276 mi · ~7 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Mission Beach; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mission Beach?

The nearest airport to Mission Beach is Palm Island Airport (PMK), about 111 km (69 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cairns International Airport (CNS), 116 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mission Beach?

Cairns International Airport (CNS) is 116 km from Mission Beach in a straight line — roughly 2 h 05 min by car.

What other airports are near Mission Beach?

Mareeba Airport (MRG) — 114 km, Cairns International Airport (CNS) — 116 km and Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) — 169 km.

How long does it take to get from Mission Beach to Palm Island Airport?

About 1 h 59 min by car for the 111 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.