Small airport

Wathanin Airport

ICAO YWNI🇦🇺 Aurukun

Coordinates

13.7043°S, 141.5541°E

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-QLD

Time zone

Brisbane(UTC+10:00)

Magnetic variation

4.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:36

Sunrise

06:58

Sunset

18:23

Civil dusk

18:46

About 11h 25m 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 Wathanin Airport

Wathanin Airport is a small airport in Aurukun, Australia (ICAO YWNI). It has 2 runways, the longest 3,280 ft / 1,000 m. It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Ti Tree Airport (YTTE), about 17.8 nm to the sse.

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Runways (2)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
17 / 35	3,280 ft / 1,000 m	—	S	—	Unlit	Open
12 / 30	2,723 ft / 830 m	—	N	—	Unlit	Open

Radio frequencies (2)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	122.100 MHz
MISC	MISC	121.200 MHz

Airspace in this area(8)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY B	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY C	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
R607A SCHERGER	Special use	Restricted	FL125	FL245
R607B SCHERGER	Special use	Restricted	FL245	FL600
D606 SCHERGER	Special use	Danger	GND	FL125

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

Nearby airports

Ti Tree AirportYTTE

17.8 nm SSE (161°)

Knox Creek AirstripAU-0763

22.1 nm SSE (160°)

Aurukun AirportAUU

23.2 nm NNE (25°)

Kendall River AirportYKRV

33.7 nm E (94°)

Beagle Bay AirportAU-0514

48.8 nm N (10°)

Watson River AirportYWTV

49 nm NE (54°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wathanin Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wathanin Airport?

The ICAO code for Wathanin Airport is YWNI.

Where is Wathanin Airport located?

Wathanin Airport is small airport located in Aurukun, Australia.

How many runways does Wathanin Airport have?

Wathanin Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,280 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Wathanin Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wathanin Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wathanin Airport is approximately 4.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wathanin Airport?

The nearest airport to Wathanin Airport is Ti Tree Airport (YTTE), about 17.8 nm to the sse, followed by Knox Creek Airstrip and Aurukun Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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