Airport
Miranda Downs Airport (MWY)
Miranda Downs Airport (MWY) is a small private airstrip serving Miranda Downs Station in Queensland's Gulf Country, about 105 km from Normanton. It provides a gateway for station flights and charter travel to Normanton, Karumba and the surrounding Gulf of Carpentaria region.
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About Miranda Downs Airport
Miranda Downs Airport (MWY, ICAO YMIR) is a small private aerodrome located on Miranda Downs Station, a large cattle property in Queensland's Gulf Country within the Shire of Carpentaria. The airfield sits at an elevation of about 53 metres and supports light aircraft, charter flights and station-related aviation.
It lies roughly 105 km from Normanton, near the Gilbert River, in a remote Gulf Savannah landscape. The airport has two unpaved runways (06/24 and 11/29) rather than a public passenger terminal, reflecting its role as a private station airstrip rather than a scheduled-service airport.
Because of its remote setting, travel to and from the airfield generally relies on pre-arranged road transport. Normanton is the nearest town and provides access to services, while the coastal town of Karumba sits further west on the Gulf of Carpentaria.
For travellers and station visitors, the airport works as a practical entry point to Miranda Downs and the wider Gulf Country, with onward journeys by 4WD, private transfer or charter vehicle to Normanton, Karumba and surrounding properties.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Miranda Downs Airport does not have a public passenger terminal. It is a small private aerodrome serving Miranda Downs Station, with two unpaved runways (06/24 and 11/29) used primarily for light aircraft, charter and station-related flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Miranda Downs Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Miranda Downs Airport to Normanton, station properties and other locations across Queensland's Gulf Country.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airstrip, station visits, business meetings or journeys around the Normanton and Gulf region.
Car Rental
Rent a suitable vehicle, typically a 4WD, for independent travel from Miranda Downs Airport to Normanton, Karumba and other remote Gulf Country destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter vehicles for groups travelling between Miranda Downs Airport, Normanton, Karumba and other destinations in the Gulf region.
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