Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW)

Darwin, AU 🇦🇺 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

YPDN

IATA

DRW

Elevation

103 ft

Region

AU-NT

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: YPDN

Local Code: Not available

Location: -12.41497° N, 130.88185° E

Continent: OC

Type: Large International Airport

External Links

Links verified by AI • Last updated: Jul 26, 2025
Nearby Points of Interest

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
11/29 11004 ft 197 ft ASP Active Lighted
18/36 5000 ft 98 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
A/D APP 125.2 MHz
ARTC BRISBANE CNTR 118.15 MHz
ATIS ATIS 112.6 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL 126.8 MHz
DEP DEP 123.0 MHz
GND GND 121.8 MHz
MISC RAAF AIR OPS 897.4 MHz
TWR TWR 133.1 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
BGT Bagot NDB 308 kHz
DAR Darwin TACAN 113700 kHz
DN Darwin VOR-DME 112600 kHz
DN Darwin NDB 344 kHz
HWS Howard Springs NDB 257 kHz

Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Qantas
QFA / QF
8 194 8 Sep 17, 2025
Airnorth
ANO / TL
10 155 10 Sep 17, 2025
6 91 6 Sep 17, 2025
3 60 3 Sep 17, 2025
4 58 4 Sep 17, 2025
1 19 1 Sep 17, 2025
NWK
NWK
1 15 1 Sep 17, 2025
1 10 1 Sep 11, 2025
1 7 1 Sep 16, 2025

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 22, 2025
Taxis

Taxis are readily available at a dedicated rank located directly outside the terminal building. The main provider is the Blue Taxi Company. A $4 airport exit fee applies to all fares. The journey to the Darwin CBD takes approximately 15 minutes and typically costs between AUD $25-$35, depending on traffic.

Rental Cars

Several major car rental companies operate directly from the airport, with service desks located inside the arrivals hall. These include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Thrifty. Vehicles are collected from a dedicated car park adjacent to the terminal. Booking in advance is highly recommended, especially during the peak tourist season (May-October).

Public Transportation

There is no direct public bus service to the terminal building. The nearest public bus stop is a significant walk (approx. 1.5-2 km) away on Charles Eaton Drive, making it impractical for travelers with luggage. A more convenient option is the Darwin Airport Shuttle, a private service offering door-to-door transfers to the CBD and various accommodations. Bookings can be made online or at their desk in the arrivals hall.

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Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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incorrect position Posted by adidas on January 21, 2022

incorrect position

YPDN Posted by jmblanco430 on September 5, 2009

RUNWAY 29---109.70---285º

YPDN Posted by on August 25, 2007

29 is the best one to land on

DRW Posted by Ozguy on July 29, 2007

The Darwin Air Museum is well worth a visit.