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Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin · Darwin

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
103 ft / 31 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 133.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (YPDN), located in Darwin, Australia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 103 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
ICAO / IATA
YPDN / DRW
Municipality
Darwin
Country
Region
AU-NT — Northern Territory
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
103 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,004 ft / 3,354 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 109° / 289°
RWY 11 (109°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (289°)
109.70 MHz
IDENT: I-DN | CRS: 286°
Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 18 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP
125.20 MHz
ARTC BRISBANE CNTR
118.15 MHz
ATIS ATIS
112.60 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
126.80 MHz
DEP DEP
123.00 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
MISC RAAF AIR OPS
897.40 MHz
TWR TWR
133.10 MHz

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YSNB
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YGPT
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YPKT
Port Keats Airport
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YPTN
Tindal Airport
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026