Weipa Airport (YBWP)
Medium airport · Weipa, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Weipa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBWP |
| IATA | WEI |
| Elevation | 63 ft (19 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°40'39" E 141°55'21" -12.67749, 141.92262 |
| Location | Weipa, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,397 ft (1645 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Weipa Airport at a glance
Weipa Airport is a medium airport in Weipa, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as WEI. The field elevation of 63 ft (19 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBWP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 5,397 ft (1645 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBWP shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Weipa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lockhart River Airport | YLHR | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Coen Airport | YCOE | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Horn Island Airport | YHID | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Kowanyama Airport | YKOW | 313 km (169 NM) |
| Daru Airport | AYDU | 423 km (228 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Weipa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 63 ft field elevation of Weipa Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Weipa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Weipa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Weipa Airport is YBWP, and its IATA code is WEI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Weipa Airport above sea level?
Weipa Airport sits at an elevation of 63 feet (19 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Weipa Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.6775, 141.9226 — in Weipa, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lockhart River Airport, about 150 km away.
Does YBWP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBWP appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Weipa Airport?
Weipa Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,397 ft (1645 m) with a ASP surface.