Airport code
SYU — Warraber Island Airport
SYU is the IATA code for Warraber Island Airport, an airport serving Sue Islet, Australia. Its ICAO code is YWBS, and it operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -10.2083, 142.8250 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 3 ft (1 m).
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About Warraber Island Airport
Warraber Island Airport is an airport in Sue Islet, Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia. It was named Nelson Airport and officially opened on 26 November 1977.
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Airport information
| IATA code | SYU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YWBS |
| Airport name | Warraber Island Airport |
| City | Sue Islet |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -10.2083 |
| Longitude | 142.8250 |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 2,362 ft (720 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Warraber Island Airport?
The IATA code for Warraber Island Airport is SYU.
What is the ICAO code for Warraber Island Airport?
The ICAO code for Warraber Island Airport is YWBS.
Where is SYU airport located?
Warraber Island Airport (SYU) is located in Sue Islet, Australia.
What time zone is SYU in?
Warraber Island Airport operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to SYU?
The nearest airport to Warraber Island Airport (SYU) is Coconut Island Airport (CNC) in Coconut Island, about 32 km away.
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