Medium airport · Burnie, Australia
Wynyard Airport
Formally named the Wynyard Aerodrome, the first official opening occurred on 26 February 1934. Its IATA code is BWT. Its ICAO code is YWYY. It has 2 runways, longest 5,413 ft (paved). Elevation 62 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Burnie, Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BWT |
| ICAO code | YWYY |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 5,413 ft (paved) |
| Elevation | 62 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 40.9970° S, 145.7260° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Wynyard Airport is known for
Formally named the Wynyard Aerodrome, the first official opening occurred on 26 February 1934.
History
Formally named the Wynyard Aerodrome, the first official opening occurred on 26 February 1934.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Wynyard Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Rocky Cape National Park · Australia · 12.0 miles away
- Ferndene State Reserve · Australia · 19.2 miles away
- Mount Montgomery State Reserve · Australia · 20.2 miles away
- Savage River National Park · Australia · 29.7 miles away
- Narawntapu National Park · Australia · 49.4 miles away
- Mole Creek Karst National Park · Australia · 50.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wynyard Airport?
Formally named the Wynyard Aerodrome, the first official opening occurred on 26 February 1934.
What is the airport code for Wynyard Airport?
Wynyard Airport — its IATA code is BWT and its ICAO code is YWYY.
Where is Wynyard Airport located?
Wynyard Airport serves Burnie, Australia. Its coordinates are 40.9970° S, 145.7260° E.
What is the history of Wynyard Airport?
Formally named the Wynyard Aerodrome, the first official opening occurred on 26 February 1934.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27184
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnie_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.