Olympic Dam Airport – OLP
The Olympic Dam Airport is a private airport operated by BHP, Olympic Dam Operations, and can be found more than 500 kilometers from the town of Adelaide. It primarily serves the Olympic Dam Mine, a massive polymetallic underground mine located in Olympic Dam, South Australia, Australia. The private airport doesn’t have an FFA code but is assigned the IATA code of OLP, which is also used for FlightStats. Between 2010 and 2011, the Olympic Dam Airport was the 48th biggest airport in Australia, in terms of revenue passengers. OLP now handles about 70,000 passengers and 2,000 aircraft movements annually.
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The airport only has a single runway, covered in asphalt, and stretches to just over 1,500 meters. There were plans on expanding the airport in 2006, which discussed either extending the current airport or constructing a new one in the nearby Andamooka. They settled on relocating the airfield in case the mine extends. In 2011, the expansion plans were outlined, which included improvements in the current airport to handle jets and passenger service, along with transforming the airstrip to an all-weather runway. Currently, only Alliance Airlines offer a public transport service from Olympic Dam to the nearby town of Adelaide. From OLP, include a quick look around at the Olympic Dam and the nearby town of Roxby Downs.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The cozy and budget-friendly inns of BHP Billiton Roxby Village, Roxby Downs Motor Inn, and Discovery Parks - Roxby Downs are only within ten minutes away from Olympic Dam Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Olympic Dam, SA, Australia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Olympic Dam, SA, Australia (OLP) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the OLP airport.
Most of these OLP
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Olympic Dam, SA, Australia
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the OLP airport are Olympic Dam Mine, Lions Park, and Olympic Dam Mine.
Map of Olympic Dam, SA, Australia Hotels
View all Olympic Dam, SA, Australia (OLP) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Olympic Dam, SA, Australia (OLP) location map.
Weather Forecast for Olympic Dam, SA, Australia (OLP)
If you planning to travel to Olympic Dam, SA, Australia (OLP), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 8:50 PM.
The temperature feels like 79.55 with a humidity level of 37 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 84 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 3, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 13 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 9:06 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Sunday
3/16
Overcast clouds
86°F
High: 93°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
3/17
Scattered clouds
70°F
High: 79°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
3/18
Few clouds
73°F
High: 85°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
3/19
Thunderstorm with rain
75°F
High: 87°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 80%
Thursday
3/20
Heavy rain
75°F
High: 100°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 90%
Friday
3/21
Overcast clouds
83°F
High: 87°F
Low: 72°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Olympic Dam, SA, Australia OLP airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free OLP airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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