Walgett Airport (YWLG)
Medium airport · New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Walgett Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YWLG |
| IATA | WGE |
| Elevation | 439 ft (134 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 30°1'58" E 148°7'34" -30.03280, 148.12601 |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,335 ft (1626 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 3,783 ft (1153 m) | 98 ft | GRS | Yes |
Walgett Airport at a glance
Walgett Airport is a medium airport in New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as WGE. The field elevation of 439 ft (134 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YWLG 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 5,335 ft (1626 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 YWLG 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 Walgett Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning Ridge Airport | YLRD | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Coonamble Airport | YCNM | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Brewarrina Airport | YBRW | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Dirranbandi Airport | YDBI | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Narrabri Airport | YNBR | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Walgett Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 439 ft field elevation of Walgett 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 Walgett Airport
What is the ICAO code of Walgett Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Walgett Airport is YWLG, and its IATA code is WGE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Walgett Airport above sea level?
Walgett Airport sits at an elevation of 439 feet (134 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Walgett Airport located?
The airport lies at -30.0328, 148.1260 — in New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lightning Ridge Airport, about 66 km away.
Does YWLG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YWLG 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 Walgett Airport?
Walgett Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,335 ft (1626 m) with a ASP surface.