Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA): Codes, Runways & Location
Wagga Wagga Airport (IATA: WGA · ICAO: YSWG) is a medium-sized airport serving Forest Hill, Australia. It lies at 35.1635° S, 147.4683° E, 724 ft (221 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wagga Wagga Airport
Wagga Wagga Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Forest Hill in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code WGA and the ICAO code YSWG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wagga Wagga Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1770 m (5807 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, cla. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 724 ft (221 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tumut Aerodrome (TUM) about 71 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 ≈ 1,770 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wagga Wagga Airport
Where is Wagga Wagga Airport located?
Wagga Wagga Airport is located in Forest Hill, Australia. Its coordinates are 35.1635° S, 147.4683° E.
What is the airport code for Wagga Wagga Airport?
Wagga Wagga Airport has an IATA code of WGA and an ICAO code of YSWG.
How long is the runway at Wagga Wagga Airport?
Wagga Wagga Airport's longest runway is about 1770 m (5807 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Wagga Wagga Airport have?
Wagga Wagga Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, cla surfacing.
Is Wagga Wagga Airport a major airport?
Wagga Wagga Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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