Airport code
WEI — Weipa Airport
WEI is the IATA code for Weipa Airport, an airport serving Weipa, Australia. Its ICAO code is YBWP, and it operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -12.6786, 141.9250 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 63 ft (19 m).
Overview
About Weipa Airport
Weipa Airport is an airport in Weipa, Queensland, Australia. The airport is 4 nautical miles southeast of the town.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | WEI |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YBWP |
| Airport name | Weipa Airport |
| City | Weipa |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -12.6786 |
| Longitude | 141.9250 |
| Elevation | 63 ft (19 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,397 ft (1,645 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Weipa Airport?
The IATA code for Weipa Airport is WEI.
What is the ICAO code for Weipa Airport?
The ICAO code for Weipa Airport is YBWP.
Where is WEI airport located?
Weipa Airport (WEI) is located in Weipa, Australia.
What time zone is WEI in?
Weipa Airport operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to WEI?
The nearest airport to Weipa Airport (WEI) is Aurukun Airport (AUU) in Aurukun, about 78 km away.
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