Eliwana — , Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereEliwana in uses the IATA code WHB, with YEWA as its ICAO identifier.
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Eliwana
Eliwana Airport (WHB) is a private mining airstrip in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, built to support Fortescue Metals Group's Eliwana iron ore mine and processing hub. The airfield handles fly-in fly-out (FIFO) charter flights ferrying mine workers between Perth and the remote site, with no scheduled commercial passenger service open to the general public. WHB features a single sealed runway engineered for regional jet and turboprop aircraft used by mining contractors. Surrounded by arid outback terrain, the strip exists purely to sustain logistics for iron ore extraction, reflecting the broader pattern of dedicated resource-sector aviation infrastructure scattered across the Pilbara's isolated mining precincts.
Runways at Eliwana (WHB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28/10 | 8202 ft (2500 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Eliwana (WHB)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Eliwana (WHB)
- Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) — 120.6 km (74.9 mi)
- Karratha Airport (KTA) — 191.2 km (118.8 mi)
- Learmonth Airport (LEA) — 288.6 km (179.3 mi)
- Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) — 290.3 km (180.4 mi)
- Newman Airport (ZNE) — 318.2 km (197.7 mi)
- Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) — 426.9 km (265.3 mi)
- Meekatharra Airport (MKR) — 494.5 km (307.3 mi)
- Shark Bay Airport (MJK) — 511.5 km (317.8 mi)
WHB is the IATA code for Eliwana Airport, a Western Australian mining airstrip serving Fortescue's Pilbara iron ore operations via FIFO charter flights, not public commercial aviation.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Eliwana?
The IATA code for Eliwana is WHB.
What is the ICAO code for Eliwana?
The ICAO code for Eliwana is YEWA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.