Wilpena Pound Airport (HWK): Codes, Runways & Location
Wilpena Pound Airport (IATA: HWK · ICAO: YHAW) is a small airport serving Hawker, Australia. It lies at 31.8559° S, 138.4681° E, 321 ft (98 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wilpena Pound Airport
Wilpena Pound Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Hawker in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code HWK and the ICAO code YHAW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wilpena Pound Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1000 m (3280 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: n. The field elevation is 321 ft (98 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Port Augusta Airport (PUG) about 101 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 ≈ 1,000 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilpena Pound Airport
Where is Wilpena Pound Airport located?
Wilpena Pound Airport is located in Hawker, Australia. Its coordinates are 31.8559° S, 138.4681° E.
What is the airport code for Wilpena Pound Airport?
Wilpena Pound Airport has an IATA code of HWK and an ICAO code of YHAW.
How long is the runway at Wilpena Pound Airport?
Wilpena Pound Airport's longest runway is about 1000 m (3280 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Wilpena Pound Airport have?
Wilpena Pound Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with n surfacing.
Is Wilpena Pound Airport a major airport?
Wilpena Pound Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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