Central Darling Shire is the largest Shire in NSW and yet has the smallest population. It covers an area about the size of the main island of Tasmania and yet has a population of less than 2,000 people.
Please find below all information required for the Wilcannia Airfield
Airfield Information:
Airfield: Wilcannia Abbreviation :( YWCA) State: NSW
Latitude: 31o31.6'S Longitude: 143o22.5'E
Magnetic Variation: 9oE Type of Airfield: Unlicensed
Elevation: 250ft WAC Chart: 3355
Airfield Operator: Central Darling Shire Council
Po Box 165
Wilcannia NSW 2836
Phone Number: 08 80 838900 (Engineering Department)
Fax Number: 08 80915175
Runway Information: 03/21 Bitumen 930m. 09/27 Brown Sand Clay(sealed ends) 1128m
Lighting: PAL 119.6 Nav Aids:
Windsock: At intersection
Special Procedures: Caution Animal hazard. If contact person unavailable phone Wilcannia police for emergencies (08 80838099).
Radio Frequencies: FIS ML 124.9 CTAF 126.7
Landing Permission: Not Required Landing Fees: Nil
Fuel: BP (08 80915021) Avgas & Jet A1 Toilets: Available
Public Phones: Available. Local call only Drinking Water Available: Yes
Nearest Town: Wilcannia 2.7nm S
Accommodation: Grahams Motel (08 80915040) Wilcannia Motel (08 80915802
Phone: 0880 838900
council@centraldarling.nsw.gov.au
Tourism NSW offers a wide range of information on events, accommodation, attractions and tours, as well as the ability to make online bookings. Please note that this link will take you away from the Council website and onto the Tourism NSW website. Also make sure you visit www.visitbrokenhill.nsw.gov.au for further local information.