Winton Airport (YWTN)
Medium airport · Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Winton Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YWTN |
| IATA | WIN |
| Elevation | 638 ft (194 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°21'49" E 143°5'10" -22.36360, 143.08600 |
| Location | Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,920 ft (890 m) | 59 ft | CLA | No |
| 14/32 | 4,600 ft (1402 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Winton Airport at a glance
Winton Airport is a medium airport in Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as WIN. The field elevation of 638 ft (194 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YWTN 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 — 14/32 — offers 4,600 ft (1402 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YWTN 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 Winton Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longreach Airport | YLRE | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Barcaldine Airport | YBAR | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Cloncurry Airport | YCCY | 327 km (177 NM) |
| Blackall Airport | YBCK | 332 km (179 NM) |
| Boulia Airport | YBOU | 333 km (180 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Winton Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 638 ft field elevation of Winton 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 Winton Airport
What is the ICAO code of Winton Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Winton Airport is YWTN, and its IATA code is WIN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Winton Airport above sea level?
Winton Airport sits at an elevation of 638 feet (194 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Winton Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.3636, 143.0860 — in Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Longreach Airport, about 171 km away.
Does YWTN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YWTN 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 Winton Airport?
Winton Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,600 ft (1402 m) with a ASP surface.