West Sale Airport (SXE): Codes, Runways & Location
West Sale Airport (IATA: SXE · ICAO: YWSL) is a medium-sized airport serving Sale, Australia. It lies at 38.0908° S, 146.9653° E, 72 ft (22 m) above sea level.
Overview of West Sale Airport
West Sale Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sale in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code SXE and the ICAO code YWSL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
West Sale Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1527 m (5010 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: grass, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 72 ft (22 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAAF Base East Sale about 16 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 ≈ 1,527 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Sale Airport
Where is West Sale Airport located?
West Sale Airport is located in Sale, Australia. Its coordinates are 38.0908° S, 146.9653° E.
What is the airport code for West Sale Airport?
West Sale Airport has an IATA code of SXE and an ICAO code of YWSL.
How long is the runway at West Sale Airport?
West Sale Airport's longest runway is about 1527 m (5010 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does West Sale Airport have?
West Sale Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with grass, asphalt surfacing.
Is West Sale Airport a major airport?
West Sale Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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