Newman Airport WA
Newman Airport in WA is near Newman, in the north-west of Western Australia It is situated 5.5 nautical miles south-east of the town.
The airport is owned and maintained by the Shire of East Pilbara.
Newman’s primary air traffic is made up by a mixture of light aircraft, QantasLink and Virgin Australia flights. The airport is also the base for charter flights to remote communities such as Parnngurr.
Newman Airport is the gateway to the heart of the East Pilbara region. More than 450,000 passengers have been known to pass through this airport per annum, with more than 47 Regular Public Transport (RPT) flights per week between Newman and Perth.
Newman – built on Mining and Tourism
Whilst mining is a strong economic driver for the community, the shire is well known for it’s magnificent landscapes, unique outback experiences, long stretches of desert country and magnificent and rare wildflower scenes.
Although rich in minerals, the true value lies in the community’s spirit and contribution to making the Shire of East Pilbara a fantastic place to live, work and enjoy. Our airport is the gateway into this community.
Newman Airport is owned and operated by The Shire of East Pilbara and serves as a vital link between the community of Newman and surrounding communities to Perth. As the only inland public airport within the Pilbara, this airport also serves as preferred alternate airport to all the privately owned and operated jet airports within its catchments area, including flights originating from Broome and East Coast origins.
History of Newman Airport WA
Originally constructed by BHP Billiton as a dedicated mine site airstrip in 1968, Ansett commenced operations into Newman in 1968 using F-28 aircraft.
| Elevation 1724 | Area Forecast 68 | Strip Direction 05 / 23 |
| GPS Position 23° 2504 S 119° 4810 E | ALA Code YNWN | Strip Length 2072 |
| WAC Chart 3229 | FIA Melb Centre 123.4 On ground | Strip Surface Sealed |
| Owner / Operator Shire of East Pilbara newmanairport@eastpilbara.gov.wa.au (08) 9175 8000 ARO (08) 9177 8964 0409 483 651 | Windsock 2 on L side of 05 and 23 1 adjacent to N side of hard stand | ASIC Security / Vis Vest Yes |
| Fuel AirBP AVGAS and JetA1 Card swipe bowser H24. 23:00 – 11:00 JO service fee applies AH | Distance to Town 5.5 NM | Lighting PAL + AFRU 122.0 |
| Aircraft Parking Light and GA ACFT park on S section GA APN. No tie-down lines AVBL | Transport Taxi at Terminal | Landing Fees Yes |
| Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 122.0 Newman is a security controlled airport – ASIC REQ There are four secured access gates, all REQ access codes. Mine blasting sites 4.8 NM N and 8 NM NW of AD. Blasting times are 11:00 and 15:00 local daily. Contact AD OPR for additional blasting times. |
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