General aviation · Wilcannia, Australia
Wilcannia
- Elevation
- 250 ft
- Coordinates
- 31°31′S 143°23′E
- Local time
- Australia/Sydney
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Field information
YWCA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Wilcannia (YWCA/WIO) has 2 runways; the longest, 09/27, is 3,701 ft (1,128 m). Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YWCA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Sydney
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Wilcannia
Elevation
250 ft
Position
-31.5221, 143.3784
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · YWCA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,701 ft (1,128 m) | 98 ft | — | — |
| 03/21 | 3,051 ft (930 m) | 60 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YWCA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Wilcannia (YWCA / WIO) in Wilcannia, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YWCA 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 YWCA
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 YWCA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YWCA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YWCA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YWCA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YWCA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YWCA: 31° 31′ 19″ S 143° 22′ 42″ E; elevation 250 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Wilcannia
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Wilcannia. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YWCA.
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Cargo Operations at YWCA
Support for freighter operations into YWCA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YWCA sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into YWCA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Wilcannia — one desk for the whole trip.