Wilcannia Airport (WIO): Codes, Runways & Location
Wilcannia Airport (IATA: WIO · ICAO: YWCA) is a small airport in Australia. It lies at 31.5221° S, 143.3784° E, 250 ft (76 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wilcannia Airport
Wilcannia Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code WIO and the ICAO code YWCA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wilcannia Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1128 m (3701 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 surfaces: asphalt, cla. The field elevation is 250 ft (76 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) about 188 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 ≈ 1,128 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilcannia Airport
Where is Wilcannia Airport located?
Wilcannia Airport is located in Australia. Its coordinates are 31.5221° S, 143.3784° E.
What is the airport code for Wilcannia Airport?
Wilcannia Airport has an IATA code of WIO and an ICAO code of YWCA.
How long is the runway at Wilcannia Airport?
Wilcannia Airport's longest runway is about 1128 m (3701 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Wilcannia Airport have?
Wilcannia Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, cla surfacing.
Is Wilcannia Airport a major airport?
Wilcannia Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Wilcannia Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →