Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (YBWW)
Large airport · Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBWW |
| IATA | WTB |
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°33'30" E 151°47'36" -27.55833, 151.79334 |
| Location | Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,416 ft (2870 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport at a glance
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport is a large airport in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as WTB. The field elevation of 1,509 ft (460 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBWW 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 9,416 ft (2870 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 YBWW 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 Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakey Army Aviation Centre | YBOK | 17 km (9 NM) |
| RAAF Base Amberley | YAMB | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Kingaroy Airport | YKRY | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Brisbane International Airport | YBBN | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Chinchilla Airport | YCCA | 146 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,509 ft field elevation of Toowoomba Wellcamp 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 Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
What is the ICAO code of Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport is YBWW, and its IATA code is WTB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport above sea level?
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet (460 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport located?
The airport lies at -27.5583, 151.7933 — in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oakey Army Aviation Centre, about 17 km away.
Does YBWW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBWW 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 Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport?
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,416 ft (2870 m) with a ASP surface.