Weipa Airport (WEI): Codes, Runways & Location
Weipa Airport (IATA: WEI · ICAO: YBWP) is a medium-sized airport serving Weipa, Australia. It lies at 12.6775° S, 141.9226° E, 63 ft (19 m) above sea level.
Overview of Weipa Airport
Weipa Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Weipa in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code WEI and the ICAO code YBWP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Weipa Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1645 m (5397 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 surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 63 ft (19 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Agnew Airport (AGW) about 64 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 ≈ 1,645 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Weipa Airport
Where is Weipa Airport located?
Weipa Airport is located in Weipa, Australia. Its coordinates are 12.6775° S, 141.9226° E.
What is the airport code for Weipa Airport?
Weipa Airport has an IATA code of WEI and an ICAO code of YBWP.
How long is the runway at Weipa Airport?
Weipa Airport's longest runway is about 1645 m (5397 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Weipa Airport have?
Weipa Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Weipa Airport a major airport?
Weipa Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Weipa Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →