IATA CodeWAU
ICAO CodeYWAC
CountryAustralia Australia
Aerial view of Wauchope Airport (WAU) in Wauchope

Wauchope, Australia

Location

UTC

Timezone

-20.6406 S, 134.2153 E

Coordinates

1,186 ft (361 m)

Elevation

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What is Wauchope Airport?

Wauchope Airport (WAU/YWAC) is an airport serving Wauchope in Australia. Located at coordinates 20.6406 S, 134.2153 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 1,186 feet (361 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport primarily serves general aviation and charter flights.

Current Weather

19°C
Sunny
Sunny

Feels Like 11°C

Humidity30%
Wind22 km/h
Visibility10 km

Local Time

00:34:36

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: Australia
Continent: Oceania
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Where is Wauchope Airport on Map?

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Geographic Information

HemisphereSouthern Hemisphere
ContinentOceania
CountryAustralia Australia (AU)
CityWauchope
Latitude-20.640614
Longitude134.215276
Coordinates20.640614° S, 134.215276° E
Elevation1,186 ft (361 m)
GPS CodeYWAC
Region CodeAU-NT

Location Map

Map of Wauchope Airport

Runways at Wauchope Airport

Wauchope Airport has 2 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

09/27
Primary
Length
800 m2,625 ft
Width
N/A
Surface
X
09/27
Runway 2
Length
800 m2,625 ft
Width
N/A
Surface
X

Radio Frequencies at Wauchope Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Wauchope Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

TypeFrequencyDescription
CTAF122.400 MHzCTAF
MISC119.600 MHzMISC
MISC124.300 MHzMISC

Airport Analysis for Wauchope Airport

Category
Small airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
Medium
1,186 ft (361 m)
Service Status
No Scheduled Flights
This airport does not have scheduled commercial service
Direction Compass
SouthEast
Hemisphere position
Continent
Oceania
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Southern Hemisphere, Eastern Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for Wauchope Airport is WAU. The ICAO code is YWAC. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is Wauchope Airport located?
Wauchope Airport is located in Wauchope, Australia. The airport's coordinates are -20.6406 S, 134.2153 E.
What is the timezone at Wauchope Airport?
Wauchope Airport operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of Wauchope Airport?
Wauchope Airport is located at an elevation of 1,186 feet (361 meters) above sea level.