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Small airport

Wattle Hills Airport

ICAO YWAT
Coordinates
12.6372°S, 143.0414°E
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:28
Sunrise
06:51
Sunset
18:18
Civil dusk
18:41

About 11h 28m 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 Wattle Hills Airport

Wattle Hills Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YWAT). It has 1 runway, the longest 3,280 ft / 1,000 m. It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Lockhart River Airport (IRG), about 17.9 nm to the ese.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

YWAT

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 293,280 ft / 1,000 mSUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.100 MHz
MISCMISC121.200 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY BClass EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY CClass EControlledFL125FL245

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 Wattle Hills Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wattle Hills Airport?

The ICAO code for Wattle Hills Airport is YWAT.

Where is Wattle Hills Airport located?

Wattle Hills Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Wattle Hills Airport have?

Wattle Hills Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,280 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Wattle Hills Airport in?

Wattle Hills Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wattle Hills Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wattle Hills Airport is approximately 5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wattle Hills Airport?

The nearest airport to Wattle Hills Airport is Lockhart River Airport (IRG), about 17.9 nm to the ese, followed by Batavia Downs Airport and Moreton Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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