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Darwin Intl (YPDN/DRW) — Darwin, Australia
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- 22:30–14:30 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 133.100
- Runways
- 11/29, 18/36
- Elevation
- 103 ft
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 8
5 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 03:00Z
2026-09-292026-10-08
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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: YMMM
- Timezone: Australia/Darwin
- Distance from City: 15.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 11015 X 197
- Surface: Asphalt/Grooved
- PCN: 81/F/C/X/T
- Lighting: HIRL; CL and TDZ lights not provided on RWY 11/29
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I RWY 29 (LOC 108.7 MHz); DN VOR/DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, LOC, VOR/DME
- Remarks: RWY 11/29 60 ft wide. CL and TDZ lights not provided. Circling to RWY 11/29 not approved unless lights at stage 2 or higher. No circling in sector SW of RWY 11/29 beyond 2.5 NM. RDH 57 ft RWY 29. VFR HELO ops up to 500 ft AGL east of TOROT.
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 5005 X 98
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 133.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: 134.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach 134.100 MHz; Tower 133.100 MHz (H24); Ground 121.800 MHz; ATIS 128.250 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 128.250 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Darwin Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport and control tower H24. Timezone: ACST (UTC+9:30), no daylight saving observed.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +61879294816
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +61889201811
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.darwinairport.com.au
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +61889201811; [email protected]; [email protected]
- Remarks: SCR Level 3 coordinated airport. PPR required for all non-scheduled jet aircraft and GA jets/high performance aircraft. Military aircraft: PPR 72 hours in advance. RPT terminal access not available to itinerant aircraft without Permit Number (PN). Apply 72 hours prior. No slots required for GA aircraft under 5700 kg MTOW unless jet/high performance.
Customs
- Open: 22:30
- Close: 14:30
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Standard hours 08:00–00:00 ACST (UTC+9:30), equating to 22:30–14:30 UTC. Outside standard hours customs available on request with minimum 4 hours notice. No US CBP preclearance available.
Fees
- Landing Fee: A$17.43 per tonne MTOW (minimum A$100)
- Parking Fee: First 6 hours free; A$5.00 per tonne per 12 hours thereafter; A$10.00 per tonne per 24 hours beyond that
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AUD
- Remarks: Rates per Northern Territory Airports schedule effective 1 July 2024; exclude GST; subject to annual indexation
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-08
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-08
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: APIS required for all international flights. Port of entry for international flights clearing Australian customs and immigration.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: Maximum wingspan 45 m. Joint civil/military airport (RAAF Base Darwin). Noise Chapter 3 minimum.
Alternates
YBTI
- ICAO: YBTI
- Name: Bathurst Island Airport
- Distance (NM): 42.0
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
YSNK
- ICAO: YSNK
- Name: Snake Bay Airport
- Distance (NM): 61.3
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
YGPT
- ICAO: YGPT
- Name: Garden Point Airport
- Distance (NM): 66.5
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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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.
Active NOTAMs
J5006/26
info
ILS restriction
ILS 'IDN' 109.7 RWY 29 UNDERGOING FLTCK
DO NOT USE, FALSE INDICATIONS POSSIBLE
EXC WITH 15MIN PN FOR OPR RQMNTS
2026-11-06 23:00 UTC
2026-11-07 06:30 UTC
J4935/26
caution Upcoming
Taxiway restriction
THR RWY 11 DISPLACED 824M DUE WIP
RWY 11/29 OPR LEN REDUCED BY 765M WESTERN END
DISPLACED THR MARKED BY GREEN THR LGT EACH SIDE OF RWY HN AND RWY THR
IDENT LGT HJ, PILOT MNT
DECLARED DISTANCE AND GRADIENT CHANGES
RWY TORA TODA ASDA L…
2026-10-27 22:30 UTC
2026-10-28 07:30 UTC
N3623/26
caution Upcoming
ILS procedure changed
RNP-W AND RNP-X RWY 11 (AR) APCH NOT AVBL
WHEN RWY 11 THR DISPLACED 824M
SEPARATE NOTAM REFERS
2026-10-27 22:30 UTC
2026-10-28 07:30 UTC
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- What is the tower frequency at YPDN?
- The tower frequency at Darwin Intl is 133.100 MHz.
- What fuel is available at YPDN?
- Darwin Intl offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does YPDN require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict. Permit details for Australia
- Is customs available at YPDN?
- Yes, customs at Darwin Intl is available from 22:30 to 14:30.
- Does YPDN require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Darwin Intl.
- Where is YPDN located?
- Darwin Intl (YPDN) is located in Darwin, Australia.
- What is the IATA code for YPDN?
- The IATA code for Darwin Intl is DRW.
- Does YPDN have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Darwin Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 11/29.
- Is YPDN a port of entry?
- Yes, Darwin Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.