Wangaratta Airport (YWGT)
Medium airport · Laceby, Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Wangaratta Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YWGT |
| IATA | WGT |
| Elevation | 504 ft (154 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 36°25'4" E 146°18'25" -36.41791, 146.30690 |
| Location | Laceby, Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,739 ft (530 m) | 60 ft | GRS | No |
| 18/36 | 5,381 ft (1640 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wangaratta Airport at a glance
Wangaratta Airport is a medium airport in Laceby, Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as WGT. The field elevation of 504 ft (154 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YWGT 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 — 18/36 — offers 5,381 ft (1640 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YWGT 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 Wangaratta Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benalla Airport | YBLA | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Corowa Airport | YCOR | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Albury Airport | YMAY | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Shepparton Airport | YSHT | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Mount Hotham Airport | YHOT | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wangaratta Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 504 ft field elevation of Wangaratta 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 Wangaratta Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wangaratta Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wangaratta Airport is YWGT, and its IATA code is WGT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wangaratta Airport above sea level?
Wangaratta Airport sits at an elevation of 504 feet (154 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wangaratta Airport located?
The airport lies at -36.4179, 146.3069 — in Laceby, Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Benalla Airport, about 31 km away.
Does YWGT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YWGT 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 Wangaratta Airport?
Wangaratta Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,381 ft (1640 m) with a ASP surface.