Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is a large airport serving Darwin, Australia. Its IATA code is DRW and its ICAO code is YPDN. The airport lies at an elevation of 103 ft (31 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 11,004 ft (3,354 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Darwin time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- DRW
- ICAO code
- YPDN
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 103 ft (31 m)
- Coordinates
- -12.4150, 130.8819
- Time zone
- Australia/Darwin
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 11,004 ft · 3,354 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18/36 | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SNB Snake Bay Airport | Milikapiti, Australia | 114 km · 71 mi |
| MNG Maningrida Airport | Maningrida, Australia | 366 km · 227 mi |
| RAM Ramingining Airport | Australia | 436 km · 271 mi |
| MGT Milingimbi Airport | Milingimbi Island, Australia | 437 km · 272 mi |
| KNX East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport | Kununurra, Australia | 441 km · 274 mi |
| ELC Elcho Island Airport | Elcho Island, Australia | 511 km · 318 mi |
| LEL Lake Evella Airport | Australia | 535 km · 332 mi |
| KFG Kalkgurung Airport | Australia | 558 km · 347 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from DRW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 3,154 | 1,960 | 1,703 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 3,340 | 2,075 | 1,803 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,415 | 3,365 | 2,924 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,020 | 3,741 | 3,251 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,358 | 4,572 | 3,973 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,182 | 5,705 | 4,958 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,627 | 6,603 | 5,738 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,924 | 7,409 | 6,438 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,675 | 7,876 | 6,844 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,345 | 8,292 | 7,206 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 13,791 | 8,569 | 7,447 | View route |
| LHR London | 13,872 | 8,620 | 7,490 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,635 | 9,094 | 7,902 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,734 | 9,777 | 8,496 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,019 | 9,954 | 8,649 | View route |
| JFK New York | 16,061 | 9,980 | 8,672 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP | 125.200 |
| ARTC | BRISBANE CNTR | 118.150 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 112.600 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 126.800 |
| DEP | DEP | 123.000 |
| GND | GND | 121.800 |
| MISC | RAAF AIR OPS | 897.400 |
| TWR | TWR | 133.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin?
The IATA code of Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is DRW and its ICAO code is YPDN.
Where is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin located?
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, at -12.4150, 130.8819.
What time zone is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin in?
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin uses the IANA time zone Australia/Darwin. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 11,004 ft (3,354 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Snake Bay Airport (SNB), about 114 km (71 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.