Wave Hill Airport (WAV): Codes, Runways & Location
Wave Hill Airport (IATA: WAV · ICAO: YWAV) is a small airport in Australia. It lies at 17.3933° S, 131.1180° E, 201 ft (61 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wave Hill Airport
Wave Hill Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code WAV and the ICAO code YWAV. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wave Hill Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1160 m (3805 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: c. The field elevation is 201 ft (61 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kalkgurung Airport (KFG) about 33 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 ≈ 1,160 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wave Hill Airport
Where is Wave Hill Airport located?
Wave Hill Airport is located in Australia. Its coordinates are 17.3933° S, 131.1180° E.
What is the airport code for Wave Hill Airport?
Wave Hill Airport has an IATA code of WAV and an ICAO code of YWAV.
How long is the runway at Wave Hill Airport?
Wave Hill Airport's longest runway is about 1160 m (3805 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Wave Hill Airport have?
Wave Hill Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with c surfacing.
Is Wave Hill Airport a major airport?
Wave Hill Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Wave Hill Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.