Eliwana (YEWA)
Medium airport · Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Eliwana |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YEWA |
| IATA | WHB |
| Elevation | 1,576 ft (480 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°25'42" E 116°53'16" -22.42839, 116.88788 |
| Location | Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/10 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Eliwana at a glance
Eliwana is a medium airport in Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as WHB. The field elevation of 1,576 ft (480 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YEWA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 28/10, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 28 points roughly 280° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YEWA 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 Eliwana
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paraburdoo Airport | YPBO | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Karratha Airport | YPKA | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Learmonth Airport | YPLM | 289 km (156 NM) |
| Port Hedland International Airport | YPPD | 290 km (157 NM) |
| Newman Airport | YNWN | 318 km (172 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Eliwana
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,576 ft field elevation of Eliwana 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 Eliwana
What is the ICAO code of Eliwana?
The ICAO identifier of Eliwana is YEWA, and its IATA code is WHB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Eliwana above sea level?
Eliwana sits at an elevation of 1,576 feet (480 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Eliwana located?
The airport lies at -22.4284, 116.8879 — in Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Paraburdoo Airport, about 121 km away.
Does YEWA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YEWA 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 Eliwana?
Eliwana has one runway. The longest, 28/10, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.