Windorah Airport — Windorah, Australia
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Distance & flight time from WNR
Windorah Airport
Windorah Airport serves the tiny Channel Country town of Windorah in outback western Queensland, Australia, one of the least populated regions on the continent. The unattended strip is essential infrastructure for a community reliant on aerial connectivity, supporting mail runs, medical evacuations via the Royal Flying Doctor Service, agricultural charters, and occasional tourist flights during dry-season events. Windorah's isolation, hundreds of kilometers from the nearest major regional center, makes air access far more than a convenience: it is a genuine lifeline. Facilities remain basic, with a gravel or sealed runway and minimal ground services, typical of remote Australian outback aerodromes.
Runways at Windorah Airport (WNR)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4508 ft (1374 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Windorah Airport (WNR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 118.8 MHz |
Airports near Windorah Airport (WNR)
- Quilpie Airport (ULP) — 207.0 km (128.6 mi)
- Longreach Airport (LRE) — 273.8 km (170.1 mi)
- Blackall Airport (BKQ) — 299.0 km (185.8 mi)
- Thargomindah Airport (XTG) — 308.1 km (191.4 mi)
- Barcaldine Airport (BCI) — 336.3 km (209.0 mi)
- Birdsville Airport (BVI) — 337.2 km (209.5 mi)
- Winton Airport (WIN) — 341.5 km (212.2 mi)
- Bedourie Airport (BEU) — 344.6 km (214.1 mi)
Windorah Airport is a remote outback strip in Queensland, Australia, vital for Royal Flying Doctor Service access, mail, and charter flights to the isolated Channel Country town.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Windorah Airport?
The IATA code for Windorah Airport is WNR.
What is the ICAO code for Windorah Airport?
The ICAO code for Windorah Airport is YWDH. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.