Walgett Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Australia. Its IATA code is WGE and its ICAO code is YWLG. The airport lies at an elevation of 439 ft (134 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 5,335 ft (1,626 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Sydney time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WGE
- ICAO code
- YWLG
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 439 ft (134 m)
- Coordinates
- -30.0328, 148.1260
- Time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,335 ft · 1,626 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18/36 | 3,783 ft · 1,153 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Grass | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Walgett Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LHG Lightning Ridge Airport | Australia | 66 km · 41 mi |
| CNB Coonamble Airport | Australia | 108 km · 67 mi |
| NAA Narrabri Airport | Narrabri, Australia | 167 km · 104 mi |
| MRZ Moree Airport | Moree, Australia | 176 km · 109 mi |
| SGO St George Airport | Australia | 225 km · 140 mi |
| DBO Dubbo City Regional Airport | Dubbo, Australia | 247 km · 153 mi |
| TMW Tamworth Airport | Tamworth, Australia | 285 km · 177 mi |
| ARM Armidale Airport | Armidale, Australia | 340 km · 211 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WGE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 522 | 324 | 282 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,833 | 3,624 | 3,149 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,344 | 4,564 | 3,966 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,448 | 5,249 | 4,561 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,957 | 6,187 | 5,376 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,074 | 6,881 | 5,980 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,625 | 7,223 | 6,277 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,102 | 7,520 | 6,535 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,219 | 8,214 | 7,138 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,869 | 8,618 | 7,489 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,511 | 9,017 | 7,836 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,087 | 9,375 | 8,146 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,989 | 9,935 | 8,633 | View route |
| JFK New York | 16,076 | 9,989 | 8,681 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,435 | 10,212 | 8,874 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,502 | 10,254 | 8,910 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 127.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Walgett Airport?
The IATA code of Walgett Airport is WGE and its ICAO code is YWLG.
Where is Walgett Airport located?
Walgett Airport is in New South Wales, Australia, at -30.0328, 148.1260.
What time zone is Walgett Airport in?
Walgett Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Sydney. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Walgett Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 5,335 ft (1,626 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Walgett Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG), about 66 km (41 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.