Windorah Airport (YWDH)
Medium airport · Windorah, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Windorah Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YWDH |
| IATA | WNR |
| Elevation | 452 ft (138 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°24'38" E 142°40'6" -25.41064, 142.66843 |
| Location | Windorah, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,508 ft (1374 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Windorah Airport at a glance
Windorah Airport is a medium airport in Windorah, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as WNR. The field elevation of 452 ft (138 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YWDH 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, 04/22, offers 4,508 ft (1374 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YWDH 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 Windorah Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quilpie Airport | YQLP | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Longreach Airport | YLRE | 274 km (148 NM) |
| Blackall Airport | YBCK | 299 km (161 NM) |
| Thargomindah Airport | YTGM | 308 km (166 NM) |
| Barcaldine Airport | YBAR | 336 km (181 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Windorah Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 452 ft field elevation of Windorah 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 Windorah Airport
What is the ICAO code of Windorah Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Windorah Airport is YWDH, and its IATA code is WNR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Windorah Airport above sea level?
Windorah Airport sits at an elevation of 452 feet (138 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Windorah Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.4106, 142.6684 — in Windorah, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Quilpie Airport, about 207 km away.
Does YWDH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YWDH 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 Windorah Airport?
Windorah Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,508 ft (1374 m) with a ASP surface.