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Shellharbour Airport

IATA WOLICAO YSHL🇦🇺 Albion Park Rail
Coordinates
34.5611°S, 150.7890°E
Elevation
31 ft (9 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Sydney(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
13° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:34
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
17:05
Civil dusk
17:33

About 10h 3m 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 Shellharbour Airport

Shellharbour Airport

Shellharbour Airport, formerly Illawarra Regional Airport, also known as Wollongong Airport and Albion Park Aerodrome is an airport located in Albion Park Rail, New South Wales, Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YSHL

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 34▸ displaced5,967 ft / 1,819 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
08 / 26▸ displaced4,367 ft / 1,331 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF127.300 MHz
FSSSYDNEY RADAR124.550 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Free ParkingWi-FiBaggage Check-insCafeAccessible RestroomsAccessible Travel LiftsBraille SignsHearing LoopModern Terminal

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
SYDNEY CTA C10Class CCTA7500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
SYDNEY CTA C11Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL115
SYDNEY CTA C12Class CCTAFL115FL125
MELBOURNE CENTRE BClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY BClass EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle279 ft207 ft
Obstacle279 ft26 ft
Obstacle279 ft66 ft
Obstacle279 ft92 ft
Obstacle279 ft72 ft
Obstacle262 ft157 ft
Obstacle249 ft197 ft
Obstacle230 ft36 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shellharbour Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Shellharbour Airport?

The ICAO code for Shellharbour Airport is YSHL, and its IATA code is WOL.

Where is Shellharbour Airport located?

Shellharbour Airport is medium airport located in Albion Park Rail, Australia, at an elevation of 31 ft (9 m).

How many runways does Shellharbour Airport have?

Shellharbour Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,967 ft / 1,819 m.

What time zone is Shellharbour Airport in?

Shellharbour Airport is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Shellharbour Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shellharbour 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 Shellharbour Airport?

The nearest airport to Shellharbour Airport is Robertson Airstrip (YRBN), about 8.8 nm to the sw, followed by Mittagong Airport and Jaspers Brush Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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