Wagga Wagga Airport (YSWG)
Medium airport · Forest Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Wagga Wagga Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YSWG |
| IATA | WGA |
| Elevation | 724 ft (221 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 35°9'49" E 147°28'6" -35.16348, 147.46832 |
| Location | Forest Hill, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,807 ft (1770 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 2,792 ft (851 m) | 59 ft | CLA | Yes |
Wagga Wagga Airport at a glance
Wagga Wagga Airport is a medium airport in Forest Hill, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as WGA. The field elevation of 724 ft (221 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YSWG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 5,807 ft (1770 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YSWG 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 Wagga Wagga Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tumut Aerodrome | YTMU | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Cootamundra Airport | YCTM | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Temora Airport | YTEM | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Narrandera Airport | YNAR | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Albury Airport | YMAY | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wagga Wagga Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 724 ft field elevation of Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wagga Wagga Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wagga Wagga Airport is YSWG, and its IATA code is WGA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wagga Wagga Airport above sea level?
Wagga Wagga Airport sits at an elevation of 724 feet (221 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wagga Wagga Airport located?
The airport lies at -35.1635, 147.4683 — in Forest Hill, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tumut Aerodrome, about 71 km away.
Does YSWG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YSWG 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 Wagga Wagga Airport?
Wagga Wagga Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,807 ft (1770 m) with a ASP surface.