Airport code

DRW Airport Code, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

DRW is the IATA code for Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, the main international gateway for Darwin, Australia. Airlines and booking systems use DRW, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code YPDN. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 12.41° S, 130.88° E.

City
Darwin
Country
Continent
Oceania
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
-12.41497, 130.88185
Elevation
103 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Darwin airport code?

The airport code for Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is DRW. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code YPDN, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 340 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code YPDN begins with Y, the prefix ICAO assigns to Australia.

Where is DRW?

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin serves Darwin, Australia. It is close to sea level at 103 ft (31 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at DRW

It has 2 runways. The longest is 11,004 ft (3.35 km), designated 11/29.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Darwin?

The IATA airport code for Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin in Darwin is DRW. Its ICAO code is YPDN.

What is the 3-letter code for Darwin?

The 3-letter IATA code for Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin in Darwin is DRW.

What airport is DRW?

DRW is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, located in Darwin, Australia.

What country is DRW in?

DRW (Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin) is in Australia.

Where is DRW airport located?

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is in Darwin, Australia, at coordinates -12.41497, 130.88185.

What is the ICAO code for Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin?

The ICAO code for Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is YPDN. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code DRW.

What is the difference between DRW and YPDN?

DRW is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. YPDN is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin.

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