Whyalla Airport (WYA): Codes, Runways & Location
Whyalla Airport (IATA: WYA · ICAO: YWHA) is a medium-sized airport serving Whyalla, Australia. It lies at 33.0589° S, 137.5140° E, 41 ft (12 m) above sea level.
Overview of Whyalla Airport
Whyalla Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Whyalla in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code WYA and the ICAO code YWHA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Whyalla Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1686 m (5531 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: gravel, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 41 ft (12 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Port Pirie Airport (PPI) about 49 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 ≈ 1,686 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Whyalla Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Whyalla Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Whyalla Airport
Where is Whyalla Airport located?
Whyalla Airport is located in Whyalla, Australia. Its coordinates are 33.0589° S, 137.5140° E.
What is the airport code for Whyalla Airport?
Whyalla Airport has an IATA code of WYA and an ICAO code of YWHA.
How long is the runway at Whyalla Airport?
Whyalla Airport's longest runway is about 1686 m (5531 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Whyalla Airport have?
Whyalla Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with gravel, asphalt surfacing.
Is Whyalla Airport a major airport?
Whyalla Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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