Wellington Airport
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 10h 15m 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 Wellington Airport
Wellington Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YWEL). It sits at an elevation of 426 ft (130 m). It observes Australia/Sydney local time. The nearest airport is Grange View homestead airfield (AU-0317), about 5.6 nm to the wnw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
YWELLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Radio frequencies (4)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 123.900 MHz |
| MISC | MISC | 112.800 MHz |
| MISC | MISC | 119.600 MHz |
| MISC | MISC | 122.100 MHz |
Airspace in this area(9)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY D | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL180 |
| MELBOURNE CENTRE | Class E | Controlled | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| EAST COAST CTA E2 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY A | Class E | Controlled | FL180 | FL245 |
| WELLINGTON NSW (YWEL) UNCR | Class G | ATZ | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodangora Wind Farm | — | 1,624 ft | — |
| Bodangora Wind Farm | — | 1,791 ft | — |
| Bodangora Wind Farm | — | 1,837 ft | — |
| Bodangora Wind Farm | — | 1,919 ft | — |
| Bodangora Wind Farm | — | 1,929 ft | — |
| Bodangora Wind Farm | — | 1,745 ft | — |
| Bodangora Wind Farm | — | 2,083 ft | — |
| Bodangora Wind Farm | — | 1,608 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wellington Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Wellington Airport?
The ICAO code for Wellington Airport is YWEL.
Where is Wellington Airport located?
Wellington Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 426 ft (130 m).
What time zone is Wellington Airport in?
Wellington Airport is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Wellington Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Wellington Airport is approximately 11.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Wellington Airport?
The nearest airport to Wellington Airport is Grange View homestead airfield (AU-0317), about 5.6 nm to the wnw, followed by Fairview Airport and Dubbo City Regional Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Wellington Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.