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MKY Airport - Mackay Airport

Mackay, Australia. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 11 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-06. Schedule coverage: 4 days observed.

Peak departure hour
06:00
11 flights/hr
Quietest active hour
09:00
1 flights/hr
Traffic score
85/100
Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days
0003060912151821

Total: 48.3 avg departures per day.

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days
0003060912151821

Peak arrival hour: 21:00 local (7.7 flights/hr). Total: 50.5 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

  1. 1. Qantas Airways (QF) 33
  2. 2. Air New Zealand (NZ) 20
  3. 3. Emirates (EK) 19
  4. 4. Alliance Airlines PTY (QQ) 19
  5. 5. Singapore Airlines (SQ) 10

Top destinations

  1. 1. 🇦🇺 Brisbane (BNE) 127
  2. 2. 🇦🇺 Townsville (TSV) 6
  3. 3. 🇦🇺 Rockhampton (ROK) 5

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at MKY?
Departures from Mackay Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 11 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of MKY?
The quietest hour with regular service is 09:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from MKY?
Qantas Airways (QF) is the largest operator at Mackay Airport, with 33 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from MKY?
Brisbane (BNE) is the most-flown destination, with 127 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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