General aviation · Walcha, Australia
Walcha
- Coordinates
- 31°01′S 151°33′E
- Local time
- Australia/Sydney
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Field information
YWCH runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Walcha (YWCH/WLC) has 2 runways; the longest, 06/24, is 5,167 ft (1,575 m). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YWCH, 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
Walcha
Position
-31.0095, 151.5474
Runways · YWCH
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,167 ft (1,575 m) | — | — | — |
| 13/31 | 2,801 ft (854 m) | — | gravel | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YWCH.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Walcha (YWCH / WLC) in Walcha, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YWCH 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 YWCH
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
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 YWCH
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YWCH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at YWCH
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YWCH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to YWCH
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YWCH: 31° 0′ 34″ S 151° 32′ 51″ E.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Walcha
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Walcha. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YWCH.
- 06
Cargo Operations at YWCH
Support for freighter operations into YWCH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YWCH sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into YWCH?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Walcha — one desk for the whole trip.