Wauchope Airport (WAU): Codes, Runways & Location
Wauchope Airport (IATA: WAU · ICAO: YWAC) is a small airport serving Wauchope, Australia. It lies at 20.6406° S, 134.2153° E, 1186 ft (361 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wauchope Airport
Wauchope Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Wauchope in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code WAU and the ICAO code YWAC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wauchope Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 800 m (2624 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: x. The field elevation is 1186 ft (361 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kurundi Airport (KRD) about 50 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 ≈ 800 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wauchope Airport
Where is Wauchope Airport located?
Wauchope Airport is located in Wauchope, Australia. Its coordinates are 20.6406° S, 134.2153° E.
What is the airport code for Wauchope Airport?
Wauchope Airport has an IATA code of WAU and an ICAO code of YWAC.
How long is the runway at Wauchope Airport?
Wauchope Airport's longest runway is about 800 m (2624 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Wauchope Airport have?
Wauchope Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with x surfacing.
Is Wauchope Airport a major airport?
Wauchope Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Wauchope Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.