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Medium airport

West Sale Airport

IATA SXEICAO YWSL🇦🇺 Sale
Coordinates
38.0908°S, 146.9653°E
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-VIC
Time zone
Melbourne(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
13° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:57
Sunrise
07:26
Sunset
17:11
Civil dusk
17:40

About 9h 45m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About West Sale Airport

West Sale Airport is located about 5 nautical miles west of Sale, Victoria, Australia, off the Princes Highway.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 275,010 ft / 1,527 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 322,293 ft / 699 m98 ftGrsUnlitOpen
05 / 231,640 ft / 500 m98 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPSALE APP123.300 MHz
CLDSALE CLNC DEL133.600 MHz
CTAFCTAF118.300 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR124.000 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
MELBOURNE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
EAST COAST CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY A2Class EControlledFL125FL245
LONGFORD HELIPORT VIC (YUOF) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999
R359H EAST SALESpecial useRestrictedFL210FL450
R359C EAST SALESpecial useRestricted6000 ft MSLFL210
R359F EAST SALESpecial useRestricted4000 ft MSLFL210
WEST SALESpecial useRMZGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from West Sale Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for West Sale Airport?

The ICAO code for West Sale Airport is YWSL, and its IATA code is SXE.

Where is West Sale Airport located?

West Sale Airport is medium airport located in Sale, Australia, at an elevation of 72 ft (22 m).

How many runways does West Sale Airport have?

West Sale Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 5,010 ft / 1,527 m.

What time zone is West Sale Airport in?

West Sale Airport is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at West Sale Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at West Sale Airport is approximately 13° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near West Sale Airport?

The nearest airport to West Sale Airport is RAAF Base East Sale (YMES), about 8.7 nm to the e, followed by Stratford and Clydebank private Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. West Sale Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.