Winton Airport — , Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Winton Airport () is WIN — its ICAO code is YWTN.
Distance & flight time from WIN
Winton Airport
Winton Airport (WIN) serves the small outback town of Winton in central-west Queensland, Australia, a region celebrated as the birthplace of Qantas and the folk song Waltzing Matilda. The airport provides essential air links for residents and tourists visiting Winton's dinosaur fossil museums and outback heritage sites across vast, sparsely populated grazing country. WIN typically handles regional turboprop services connecting to Brisbane or other Queensland hubs, since road distances in the outback can stretch for hours between towns. The airstrip underscores how remote Australian aviation sustains communities where alternative transport options are limited and distances between population centers are extreme.
Runways at Winton Airport (WIN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2920 ft (890 m) | 59 ft (18 m) | CLA |
| 14/32 | 4600 ft (1402 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Winton Airport (WIN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 122.1 MHz |
Airports near Winton Airport (WIN)
- Longreach Airport (LRE) — 170.3 km (105.8 mi)
- Barcaldine Airport (BCI) — 263.4 km (163.7 mi)
- Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) — 326.9 km (203.1 mi)
- Blackall Airport (BKQ) — 331.8 km (206.2 mi)
- Boulia Airport (BQL) — 332.6 km (206.7 mi)
- Windorah Airport (WNR) — 341.5 km (212.2 mi)
- Mount Isa Airport (ISA) — 417.2 km (259.2 mi)
- Bedourie Airport (BEU) — 430.8 km (267.7 mi)
WIN is Winton Airport in outback Queensland, Australia, supporting tourism to dinosaur museums and Qantas heritage sites via regional flights across sparsely populated grazing country.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Winton Airport?
The IATA code for Winton Airport is WIN.
What is the ICAO code for Winton Airport?
The ICAO code for Winton Airport is YWTN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.