Weipa Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Weipa, Australia. Its IATA code is WEI and its ICAO code is YBWP. The airport lies at an elevation of 63 ft (19 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 5,397 ft (1,645 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WEI
- ICAO code
- YBWP
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 63 ft (19 m)
- Coordinates
- -12.6775, 141.9226
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,397 ft · 1,645 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Weipa Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AUU Aurukun Airport | Aurukun, Australia | 78 km · 48 mi |
| IRG Lockhart River Airport | Lockhart River, Australia | 150 km · 93 mi |
| CUQ Coen Airport | Coen, Australia | 176 km · 109 mi |
| ABM Northern Peninsula Airport | Bamaga, Australia | 201 km · 125 mi |
| HID Horn Island Airport | Horn, Australia | 236 km · 147 mi |
| EDR Pormpuraaw Airport | Pormpuraaw, Australia | 249 km · 155 mi |
| KUG Kubin Island Airport | Kubin Island, Australia | 274 km · 170 mi |
| BDD Badu Island Airport | Badu Island, Australia | 282 km · 175 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WEI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,544 | 1,581 | 1,373 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,466 | 2,775 | 2,412 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,367 | 3,335 | 2,898 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,423 | 3,991 | 3,468 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,335 | 5,179 | 4,500 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,266 | 6,379 | 5,543 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,650 | 7,239 | 6,291 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,673 | 7,253 | 6,303 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,864 | 7,993 | 6,946 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,485 | 8,379 | 7,281 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 14,096 | 8,759 | 7,611 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,527 | 9,026 | 7,844 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,541 | 9,036 | 7,852 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,791 | 9,191 | 7,986 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,354 | 9,541 | 8,291 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 15,897 | 9,878 | 8,584 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| RDO | BRISBANE CNTR | 122.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Weipa Airport?
The IATA code of Weipa Airport is WEI and its ICAO code is YBWP.
Where is Weipa Airport located?
Weipa Airport is in Weipa, Queensland, Australia, at -12.6775, 141.9226.
What time zone is Weipa Airport in?
Weipa Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Weipa Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 5,397 ft (1,645 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Weipa Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Aurukun Airport (AUU), about 78 km (48 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.