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Darwin Intl
Darwin Intl (YPDN/DRW) serves Darwin, Australia. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (11/29, 18/36). Field elevation is 103 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: YPDN
- Name: Darwin Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -12.41497
- Longitude: 130.881851
- Elevation: 103 ft
- Country: Australia
- Municipality: Darwin
- IATA Code: DRW
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Australia/Darwin
- Distance from City: 6.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 11004 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 5000 X 98
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 133.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 112.600 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.darwin-airport.com.au/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx AUD 14/ton
- Parking Fee: AUD 9/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AUD
- Remarks: Fees set by airport operator. GST applicable. Well-regulated fee structure.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Multiple suppliers including Shell, BP, Viva Energy. Excellent fuel infrastructure at major airports.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required via Australian Border Force. Incoming Passenger Card mandatory.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Well-regulated aviation environment. CASA oversight. Noise abatement procedures at metropolitan airports.
Airport Services
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Australia Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at YPDN?
- The tower frequency at Darwin Intl is 133.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at YPDN?
- Darwin Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does YPDN require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Darwin Intl (Australia).