Walgett Airport NSW
Walgett Airport in NSW has an air-conditioned passenger terminal, with separate Male/Female toilets, and seating.
The airport supports an amazing amount of traffic, including:
The Airport services the town of Walgett, and surrounding areas. Near the junction of the Namoi and Barwon Rivers in remote northwest NSW, Walgett is a friendly Outback town full of charm and adventure. Once a busy paddle-steamer port, the village marks the northern gateway to the opal fields of Lightning Ridge and the epic Darling River Run road trip.
Elevation 439 | Area Forecast | Strip Direction 05 / 23 : 18 / 36 |
GPS Position 30° 0138.2 S 148° 0725.6 E | ALA Code YWLG | Strip Length 1626 : 1153 |
WAC Chart 3356, 3357 | FIA Brisbane Centre 127.1 Circuit area | Strip Surface Sealed : 200M sealed, remainder grass |
Owner / Operator Walgett Shire Council PO Box 31 Walgett NSW 2832 02 6828 6100 AH 0428 420 588 or 0419 995 062 | Windsock 1 – W of RWY 36 THR | ASIC Security / Vis Vest Yes |
Fuel AVGAS H24 Cardswipe bowser (MC, V credit and debit cards, PIN required for both), No Carnet. AVGAS, ASO W100, W100PLUS. | Distance to Town 1.3 km | Lighting RWY 05/23 LIRL PAL+AA 122.4 RWY edge light spacing: 05/23: 90M |
Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport | Landing Fees |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7 All AD OPS restricted to hard surfaces only. ACFT 5,700KG and ABV confine TAX to RWY centre and turn only on RWY end turning nodes 05/23. Caution: Animal and birdlife may be present. |