Warracknabeal Airport (YWKB)
Medium airport · Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Warracknabeal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YWKB |
| IATA | WKB |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 36°19'16" E 142°25'8" -36.32110, 142.41901 |
| Location | Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,501 ft (1372 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 2,503 ft (763 m) | 98 ft | GRS | Yes |
Warracknabeal Airport at a glance
Warracknabeal Airport is a medium airport in Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as WKB. The field elevation of 397 ft (121 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YWKB 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 — 08/26 — offers 4,501 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YWKB 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 Warracknabeal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsham Airport | YHSM | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Hopetoun Airport | YHPN | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Stawell Airport | YSWL | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Ararat Airport | YARA | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Swan Hill Airport | YSWH | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Warracknabeal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 397 ft field elevation of Warracknabeal 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 Warracknabeal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Warracknabeal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Warracknabeal Airport is YWKB, and its IATA code is WKB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Warracknabeal Airport above sea level?
Warracknabeal Airport sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Warracknabeal Airport located?
The airport lies at -36.3211, 142.4190 — in Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Horsham Airport, about 45 km away.
Does YWKB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YWKB 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 Warracknabeal Airport?
Warracknabeal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,501 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.