Wagga Wagga Airport — Forest Hill, Australia
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Distance & flight time from WGA
Wagga Wagga Airport
Wagga Wagga Airport, coded WGA, serves Wagga Wagga, the largest inland city in New South Wales, Australia, situated on the Murrumbidgee River in the state's agricultural Riverina region. WGA operates as a busy regional hub, offering frequent flights to Sydney and supporting a mix of business travel, agricultural industry logistics, and military traffic linked to the nearby RAAF Base Wagga. The airport also plays a role in flight training given its favorable weather and open surrounding terrain. As a regional center known for wine production, agriculture, and its Charles Sturt University campus, Wagga Wagga relies on WGA as a key connection point to Australia's east coast cities.
Runways at Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5807 ft (1770 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 12/30 | 2792 ft (851 m) | 59 ft (18 m) | CLA |
Radio frequencies for Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.2 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 119.5 MHz |
Airports near Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
- Tumut Aerodrome (TUM) — 71.1 km (44.2 mi)
- Cootamundra Airport (CMD) — 79.3 km (49.3 mi)
- Temora Airport (TEM) — 82.6 km (51.3 mi)
- Narrandera Airport (NRA) — 101.1 km (62.8 mi)
- Albury Airport (ABX) — 110.5 km (68.7 mi)
- Corryong Airport (CYG) — 119.5 km (74.3 mi)
- Young Airport (NGA) — 123.5 km (76.7 mi)
- Corowa Airport (CWW) — 136.5 km (84.8 mi)
WGA is Wagga Wagga Airport in New South Wales, a busy regional hub in Australia's Riverina offering frequent Sydney flights and supporting nearby RAAF Base Wagga.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Wagga Wagga Airport?
The IATA code for Wagga Wagga Airport is WGA.
What is the ICAO code for Wagga Wagga Airport?
The ICAO code for Wagga Wagga Airport is YSWG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.