Walcha Airport (WLC): Codes, Runways & Location
Walcha Airport (IATA: WLC · ICAO: YWCH) is a small airport in Australia. It lies at 31.0095° S, 151.5474° E.
Overview of Walcha Airport
Walcha Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code WLC and the ICAO code YWCH. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Walcha Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1575 m (5167 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: x, g.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Armidale Airport (ARM) about 54 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 ≈ 1,575 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Walcha Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Walcha Airport
Where is Walcha Airport located?
Walcha Airport is located in Australia. Its coordinates are 31.0095° S, 151.5474° E.
What is the airport code for Walcha Airport?
Walcha Airport has an IATA code of WLC and an ICAO code of YWCH.
How long is the runway at Walcha Airport?
Walcha Airport's longest runway is about 1575 m (5167 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Walcha Airport have?
Walcha Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with x, g surfacing.
Is Walcha Airport a major airport?
Walcha Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Walcha Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →