Weipa Airport
Weipa · AustraliaICAO YBWP
Weipa Airport (WEI) is an airport serving Weipa, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 12° 40' 43.0" S, 141° 55' 30.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 63 feet (19 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Brisbane (GMT+10).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from WEI
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNS | Cairns, Australia | 386 mi | 1h 14m | short-haul | 159 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at WEI
2 active airlines serving Weipa Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Weipa Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurukun Airport | AUU | Aurukun | Australia | 78 km |
| Lockhart River Airport | IRG | Lockhart River | Australia | 150 km |
| Northern Peninsula Airport | ABM | Amberley | Australia | 200 km |
| Coen Airport | CUQ | Coen | Australia | 176 km |
| Horn Island Airport | HID | Horn Island | Australia | 235 km |
| Pormpuraaw Airport | EDR | Pormpuraaw | Australia | 248 km |
| Kowanyama Airport | KWM | Kowanyama | Australia | 311 km |
| Daru Airport | DAU | Daru | Papua New Guinea | 421 km |
Other Airports in Australia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 12° 40' 43.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 141° 55' 30.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -12.678600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 141.925003
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Australia/Brisbane
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 04:40 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 63 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 19 m
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