William Creek Aerodrome (YWMC)
Medium airport · William Creek, South Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | William Creek Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YWMC |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°54'21" E 136°20'26" -28.90585, 136.34060 |
| Location | William Creek, South Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,624 ft (800 m) | 50 ft | Gravel | No |
| 11/29 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 25 ft | Bitumen | Yes |
William Creek Aerodrome at a glance
William Creek Aerodrome is a medium airport in William Creek, South Australia, Australia. The field elevation of 253 ft (77 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YWMC 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 — 11/29 — offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of bitumen surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YWMC 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 William Creek Aerodrome
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coober Pedy Airport | YCBP | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Marree Airport | YMRE | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Leigh Creek Airport | YLEC | 276 km (149 NM) |
| Port Augusta Airport | YPAG | 421 km (227 NM) |
| Ceduna Airport | YCDU | 438 km (237 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for William Creek Aerodrome
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 253 ft field elevation of William Creek Aerodrome 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 William Creek Aerodrome
What is the ICAO code of William Creek Aerodrome?
The ICAO identifier of William Creek Aerodrome is YWMC, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is William Creek Aerodrome above sea level?
William Creek Aerodrome sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is William Creek Aerodrome located?
The airport lies at -28.9059, 136.3406 — in William Creek, South Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Coober Pedy Airport, about 158 km away.
Does YWMC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YWMC 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 William Creek Aerodrome?
William Creek Aerodrome has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a Bitumen surface.