General aviation · Airlie Beach, Australia
Whitsunday Airstrip/Airlie Beach
- Elevation
- 489 ft
- Coordinates
- 30°02′S 138°04′E
- Local time
- Australia/Brisbane
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Field information
YWHI 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/Brisbane
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Witchelina
Elevation
489 ft
Position
-30.0396, 138.0587
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YWHI.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Whitsunday Airstrip/Airlie Beach (YWHI / WSY) in Airlie Beach, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YWHI 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 YWHI
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 YWHI
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YWHI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YWHI
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YWHI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YWHI
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YWHI: 30° 2′ 23″ S 138° 3′ 31″ E; elevation 489 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Airlie Beach
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Airlie Beach. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YWHI.
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Cargo Operations at YWHI
Support for freighter operations into YWHI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YWHI sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into YWHI?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Whitsunday Airstrip/Airlie Beach — one desk for the whole trip.