Whyalla Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Whyalla, Australia. Its IATA code is WYA and its ICAO code is YWHA. The airport lies at an elevation of 41 ft (12 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 5,531 ft (1,686 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Adelaide time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WYA
- ICAO code
- YWHA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 41 ft (12 m)
- Coordinates
- -33.0589, 137.5140
- Time zone
- Australia/Adelaide
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,619 ft · 1,408 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Gravel | Yes |
| 17/35 | 5,531 ft · 1,686 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Whyalla Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PUG Port Augusta Airport | Australia | 64 km · 40 mi |
| PLO Port Lincoln Airport | Port Lincoln, Australia | 229 km · 142 mi |
| ADL Adelaide International Airport | Adelaide, Australia | 230 km · 143 mi |
| OLP Olympic Dam Airport | Olympic Dam, Australia | 293 km · 182 mi |
| KGC Kingscote Airport | Australia | 295 km · 183 mi |
| CED Ceduna Airport | Australia | 371 km · 231 mi |
| BHQ Broken Hill Airport | Broken Hill, Australia | 389 km · 242 mi |
| PXH Prominent Hill Airport | Mount Eba, Australia | 417 km · 259 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WYA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 1,270 | 789 | 686 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,194 | 3,227 | 2,805 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,633 | 4,743 | 4,121 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,412 | 5,227 | 4,542 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,352 | 5,811 | 5,050 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,058 | 6,250 | 5,431 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,832 | 6,731 | 5,849 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,152 | 8,172 | 7,101 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,719 | 8,525 | 7,408 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,815 | 8,584 | 7,459 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,242 | 8,850 | 7,690 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,474 | 9,615 | 8,355 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,918 | 9,891 | 8,595 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,073 | 9,987 | 8,678 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 16,146 | 10,033 | 8,718 | View route |
| JFK New York | 17,123 | 10,640 | 9,246 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.900 |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 123.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Whyalla Airport?
The IATA code of Whyalla Airport is WYA and its ICAO code is YWHA.
Where is Whyalla Airport located?
Whyalla Airport is in Whyalla, South Australia, Australia, at -33.0589, 137.5140.
What time zone is Whyalla Airport in?
Whyalla Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Adelaide. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Whyalla Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 5,531 ft (1,686 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Whyalla Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Port Augusta Airport (PUG), about 64 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.