West Wyalong Airport (YWWL)
Medium airport · West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | West Wyalong Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YWWL |
| IATA | WWY |
| Elevation | 859 ft (262 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°56'14" E 147°11'28" -33.93720, 147.19099 |
| Location | West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,559 ft (780 m) | 60 ft | GVL | No |
| 09/27 | 5,200 ft (1585 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
West Wyalong Airport at a glance
West Wyalong Airport is a medium airport in West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as WWY. The field elevation of 859 ft (262 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YWWL 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 — 09/27 — offers 5,200 ft (1585 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YWWL 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 West Wyalong Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temora Airport | YTEM | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Forbes Airport | YFBS | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Young Airport | YYNG | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Narrandera Airport | YNAR | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Cootamundra Airport | YCTM | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for West Wyalong Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 859 ft field elevation of West Wyalong 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 West Wyalong Airport
What is the ICAO code of West Wyalong Airport?
The ICAO identifier of West Wyalong Airport is YWWL, and its IATA code is WWY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is West Wyalong Airport above sea level?
West Wyalong Airport sits at an elevation of 859 feet (262 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is West Wyalong Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.9372, 147.1910 — in West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Temora Airport, about 61 km away.
Does YWWL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YWWL 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 West Wyalong Airport?
West Wyalong Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,200 ft (1585 m) with a ASP surface.