
General aviation · Drysdale River, Australia
Faraway Bay
- Coordinates
- 13°59′S 127°11′E
- Local time
- Australia/Perth
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Field information
YFWY runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Perth
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Drysdale River
Position
-13.9808, 127.1810
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YFWY.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at FARAWAY BAY (YFWY / 835) in Drysdale River, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YFWY is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YFWY
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Australia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Australia. Applicable permit lead times for Australia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Australia are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at YFWY
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YFWY covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at YFWY
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YFWY is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YFWY
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YFWY: 13° 58′ 51″ S 127° 10′ 52″ E.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Drysdale River
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Drysdale River. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YFWY.
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Cargo Operations at YFWY
Support for freighter operations into YFWY covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YFWY sits in the network
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Operating into YFWY?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Faraway Bay — one desk for the whole trip.