Whyalla Airport (YWHA)
Medium airport · Whyalla, South Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Whyalla Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YWHA |
| IATA | WYA |
| Elevation | 41 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°3'32" E 137°30'50" -33.05890, 137.51401 |
| Location | Whyalla, South Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,619 ft (1408 m) | 98 ft | GVL | Yes |
| 17/35 | 5,531 ft (1686 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Whyalla Airport at a glance
Whyalla Airport is a medium airport in Whyalla, South Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as WYA. The field elevation of 41 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YWHA 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 — 17/35 — offers 5,531 ft (1686 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YWHA 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 Whyalla Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port Pirie Airport | YPIR | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Port Augusta Airport | YPAG | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Cleve Airport | YCEE | 118 km (64 NM) |
| RAAF Base Edinburgh | YPED | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Port Lincoln Airport | YPLC | 229 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Whyalla Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 41 ft field elevation of Whyalla 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 Whyalla Airport
What is the ICAO code of Whyalla Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Whyalla Airport is YWHA, and its IATA code is WYA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Whyalla Airport above sea level?
Whyalla Airport sits at an elevation of 41 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Whyalla Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.0589, 137.5140 — in Whyalla, South Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port Pirie Airport, about 49 km away.
Does YWHA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YWHA 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 Whyalla Airport?
Whyalla Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,531 ft (1686 m) with a ASP surface.