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YSWG

Wagga Wagga Airport · Forest Hill

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
724 ft / 221 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 118.20 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wagga Wagga Airport (YSWG), located in Forest Hill, 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 724 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
Wagga Wagga Airport
ICAO / IATA
YSWG / WGA
Municipality
Forest Hill
Country
Region
AU-NSW — New South Wales
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
724 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,807 ft / 1,770 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 62° / 242°
RWY 05 (62°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (242°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-WG | CRS: 230°
Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,792 ft / 851 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: CLA
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
118.20 MHz
FSS MELBOURNE CNTR
119.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

YTMU
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YCTM
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79 km / 43 nm
YTEM
Temora Airport
83 km / 45 nm
YNAR
Narrandera Airport
101 km / 55 nm
YMAYILS
Albury Airport
110 km / 60 nm

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