Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): Codes, Runways & Location
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (IATA: DRW · ICAO: YPDN) is a large airport serving Darwin, Australia. It lies at 12.4150° S, 130.8818° E, 103 ft (31 m) above sea level.
Overview of Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Darwin in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code DRW and the ICAO code YPDN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3354 m (11004 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 103 ft (31 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Delissaville Airport (DLV) about 26 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,354 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
Where is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin located?
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is located in Darwin, Australia. Its coordinates are 12.4150° S, 130.8818° E.
What is the airport code for Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin?
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin has an IATA code of DRW and an ICAO code of YPDN.
How long is the runway at Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin?
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin's longest runway is about 3354 m (11004 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin have?
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin a major airport?
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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