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YPWR

Woomera Airfield · Woomera

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
548 ft / 167 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 25.78 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Woomera Airfield (YPWR), located in Woomera, 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 548 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Woomera Airfield
ICAO / IATA
YPWR / UMR
Municipality
Woomera
Country
Region
AU-SA — South Australia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
548 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,782 ft / 2,372 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 186° / 6°
RWY 18 (186°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,295 ft / 1,614 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 125° / 305°
RWY 12 (125°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (305°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF CTAF
118.30 MHz
FSS MELBOURNE CNTR
122.00 MHz
GND GND
25.93 MHz
TWR TWR
25.78 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

YLEC
Leigh Creek Airport
165 km / 89 nm
YPAG
Port Augusta Airport
174 km / 94 nm
YWHA
Whyalla Airport
223 km / 120 nm
YWMC
William Creek Aerodrome
253 km / 137 nm
YPIR
Port Pirie Airport
258 km / 139 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026