General aviation · Woomera, Australia
Woomera AB
- Elevation
- 548 ft
- Coordinates
- 31°09′S 136°49′E
- Local time
- Australia/Adelaide
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Field information
YPWR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Woomera AB (YPWR/UMR) has 2 runways; the longest, 18/36, is 7,782 ft (2,372 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: Mon-Thu 2200-0700Z, Fri 2200-0230Z. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YPWR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Adelaide
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Woomera
Elevation
548 ft
Position
-31.1442, 136.8170
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
Mon-Thu 2200-0700Z, Fri 2200-0230Z
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · YPWR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,782 ft (2,372 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 12/30 | 5,295 ft (1,614 m) | 98 ft | gravel | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YPWR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Woomera AB (YPWR / UMR) in Woomera, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YPWR 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 YPWR
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.
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Ground Handling at YPWR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YPWR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YPWR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YPWR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YPWR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YPWR: 31° 8′ 39″ S 136° 49′ 1″ E; elevation 548 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Woomera
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Woomera. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YPWR.
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Cargo Operations at YPWR
Support for freighter operations into YPWR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YPWR sits in the network
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Operating into YPWR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Woomera AB — one desk for the whole trip.