Wangaratta Airport (WGT)

Laceby, AU 🇦🇺 Medium Airport

ICAO

YWGT

IATA

WGT

Elevation

504 ft

Region

AU-VIC

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: YWGT

Local Code: Not available

Location: -36.417914° N, 146.306896° E

Continent: OC

Type: Medium Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Wangaratta Airport (YWGT (WGT)) in Laceby, AU, functions primarily as a regional aerodrome supporting general aviation, emergency services, and occasional RAAF flights, rather than commercial passenger services. Consequently, traditional traveler reviews concerning terminal facilities, security, or customs experiences are not readily available. Information focuses more on its operational aspects for pilots and general aviation users.

What Travelers Love

Support for General Aviation and Emergency Services: The airport is a key hub for general aviation, emergency services, and occasional RAAF operations, fulfilling an important regional role.
Aircraft Maintenance: Businesses operating from commercial hangars at the aerodrome offer aircraft maintenance and servicing.
Fuel Availability: Avgas and Jet A1 self-serve fuel are available, accepting Skyfuel card, Visa, and Mastercard.
Aircraft Parking: Dedicated aircraft parking is provided.
Proximity and Accessibility: Located approximately 5 km from Wangaratta, just off the Hume Highway, the airport is easily accessible to the town.
Ground Transportation to Town: Taxi services and car rentals (Avis, Hertz) are available for transport to and from Wangaratta.

Common Complaints

Absence of Commercial Passenger Facilities: Due to its primary role, there is no information or feedback regarding typical commercial passenger terminal facilities, amenities, cleanliness, security wait times, or customs/immigration experiences.
Bird and Animal Hazards: Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) for potential bird and animal hazards in the aerodrome area.

Wangaratta Airport serves its intended purpose as a vital general aviation and emergency services hub for the region. While it does not cater to commercial passenger traffic, it provides essential services and infrastructure for its specific user base.

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Airport Routes

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Routes Not Available: Flight routes are only available for airports with scheduled commercial service. Wangaratta Airport is classified as a medium airport without scheduled service.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`09/27`	1739 ft	60 ft	GRS	Active
`18/36`	5381 ft	98 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	`119.1 MHz`
FSS	MELBOURNE CNTR	`125.2 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`WGT`	Wangaratta	NDB	`203 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

Detailed ground transportation information for Wangaratta Airport is being prepared. This includes information about taxis, rental cars, and public transportation options.

Taxis

Taxis are typically available outside arrival terminals at most airports.

Rental Cars

Major rental car companies typically have counters at airports with commercial service.

Public Transportation

Many airports offer bus or train connections to nearby city centers.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.