Shellharbour Airport (YSHL)
Medium airport · Albion Park Rail, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Shellharbour Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YSHL |
| IATA | WOL |
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°33'40" E 150°47'20" -34.56110, 150.78900 |
| Location | Albion Park Rail, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,367 ft (1331 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 5,967 ft (1819 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Shellharbour Airport at a glance
Shellharbour Airport is a medium airport in Albion Park Rail, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as WOL. The field elevation of 31 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YSHL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 5,967 ft (1819 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YSHL 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 Shellharbour Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross | YSNW | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Camden Airport | YSCN | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | YSBK | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport | YSWS | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | YSSY | 77 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shellharbour Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 31 ft field elevation of Shellharbour 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 Shellharbour Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shellharbour Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shellharbour Airport is YSHL, and its IATA code is WOL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shellharbour Airport above sea level?
Shellharbour Airport sits at an elevation of 31 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shellharbour Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.5611, 150.7890 — in Albion Park Rail, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross, about 48 km away.
Does YSHL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YSHL 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 Shellharbour Airport?
Shellharbour Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,967 ft (1819 m) with a ASP surface.