Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Australia

YPDNDRW

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

Darwin, Australia

ICAO

YPDN

IATA

DRW

Category

International Hub

Elevation

103 ft

Country

Australia

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at YPDN

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (YPDN / DRW) in Darwin, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

YPDN is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

Ground Handling at YPDN

Direct FBO and handler coordination at YPDN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8; airport category B as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at YPDN

Fuel on record at Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to YPDN

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for YPDN: 12° 24′ 54″ S 130° 52′ 55″ E; elevation 103 ft; local time UTC+9:30.

Crew & Passenger Services in Darwin

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Darwin.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YPDN.

Cargo Operations at YPDN

Support for freighter operations into YPDN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

Latitude
12° 24′ 54″ S
Longitude
130° 52′ 55″ E
ICAO code
YPDN
IATA code
DRW
Municipality
Darwin
Timezone
UTC+9:30
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 8
Airport Category
B
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To DRW?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for YPDN.

Submit flight inquiry for YPDN

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – YPDN

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin?

The ICAO code is YPDN and the IATA code is DRW.

Is Jet A1 available at YPDN?

Yes. Fuel on record at Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at YPDN?

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8.

What time zone does YPDN operate in?

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin operates on UTC+9:30.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for YPDN?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for YPDN.