What is the tower frequency at YBWP?

The tower frequency at Weipa Airport is 126.7 MHz.

Does YBWP require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Weipa Airport (Australia).

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Weipa Airport

Weipa Airport (YBWP/WEI) serves Weipa, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 63 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YBWP
Name: Weipa Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: -12.677493
Longitude: 141.922623
Elevation: 63 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Weipa
IATA Code: WEI
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 1645x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 126.700 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 6-10/tonne
Parking Fee: AUD 4-6/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Weipa Airport. Remote Cape York Peninsula QLD. Services bauxite mining (Rio Tinto). Council/mining company operated. GST applicable.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited supply. Remote location premium. Pre-arrange all fuel uplifts. Primarily serves mining charter operations.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. Remote community.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Remote location. Wet season (Nov-Apr) may affect operations. Wildlife hazard. Runway 1920m.

Airport Services

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Australia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YBWP?: The tower frequency at Weipa Airport is 126.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at YBWP?: Weipa Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does YBWP require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Weipa Airport (Australia).

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