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Weipa Airport

Weipa, Australia

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Weipa Airport

Weipa, Australia

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YBWP

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63 ft

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Remote Queensland gateway serving Cape York's bauxite mining hub.

Location

Weipa, Australia

Weipa Airport (IATA: WEI, ICAO: YBWP) is a regional airport located near Weipa, a remote town on the western coast of Cape York Peninsula in far north Queensland, Australia. It serves as the primary air link for the community, which is home to one of the world's largest bauxite mining operations, run by Rio Tinto. The airport handles both regular passenger services connecting Weipa to Cairns and charter flights associated with the mining industry. Its remoteness means air travel is the most practical means of reaching the town for most visitors and residents. Weipa Airport is owned and operated by Rio Tinto Alcan, reflecting the dominant role the mining company plays in the town's infrastructure and economy.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building suited to regional and charter passenger volumes.

Getting to & from

Ground transport from the airport to town is primarily by taxi or private vehicle, with limited public transport options reflecting the town's small size.

Airlines here

QantasLink operates scheduled services connecting Weipa to Cairns, and charter operators serve the mining workforce.

Notable facts

›The airport is owned and operated by Rio Tinto Alcan, not a government authority.
›Weipa is home to one of the world's largest bauxite deposits, driving significant charter air traffic.
›The airport is located on Cape York Peninsula, one of Australia's most remote regions.
›Cairns is the main hub connecting Weipa to the broader Australian air network.
›The surrounding area includes significant Aboriginal land and is a popular destination for recreational fishing.

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Aero Condor Peru

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Routes

WEI → CNSQ6 · DH1

WEI → CNSQF · DH3 DH4

Aircraft operating here

De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q1 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 81 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q1 routes

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