About Wagga Wagga Airport
Riverina airport — Wagga Wagga, Murrumbidgee and central NSW touring.
Visitor Tips
- •Wagga Wagga is NSW's largest inland city — university and military base
- •Hire car for Riverina wine country
- •Snowy Mountains 3-hour drive south
- •Limited weekend services
Airport Layout
Runway configuration and terminal area for Wagga Wagga Airport.
Runways
2 runways • longest 1,770m • total 2,621m • Regional turboprop capable (e.g. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, ATR 72)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Headings | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,770 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 62° / 242° | Yes |
| 12/30 | 851 m | 18 m | Cla | 125° / 305° | Yes |
Security & screening at Australian airports
Recommended arrival times
- Domestic flights: arrive 60 minutes before departure
- International flights: arrive 2–3 hours before departure (longer for first-time international travellers)
What you can carry on
- Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs): containers up to 100ml for international flights, all in a single transparent 1L resealable bag. Domestic flights have no LAG restrictions on most airlines.
- Lithium batteries (in personal devices): allowed in carry-on only. Spare batteries up to 100Wh permitted in carry-on; batteries over 160Wh prohibited.
- Sharp items including scissors with blades over 6cm, knives, and tools must be packed in checked baggage.
Prohibited items
- Firearms (require declaration and approval)
- Explosives, flammable liquids, compressed gases
- Pepper spray, mace, tear gas
- Self-defence weapons including knuckle dusters
Full list: ABF prohibited items
International arrivals — biosecurity
Australia has strict biosecurity laws. Declare all food, plant material, animal products, soil, wooden items, and outdoor equipment on your Incoming Passenger Card. Fines start at AUD $626 and undeclared prohibited items can result in penalties up to $660,000 or visa cancellation. When in doubt, declare it.
Useful links
- Smart Traveller (DFAT) — travel advisories
- Australian Border Force — customs and biosecurity
- Aviation Security (Department of Infrastructure)
Quick Facts
Stay connected on arrival — Airalo eSIM
Skip airport SIM kiosks — install Airalo before you fly and activate the moment you land.
Scan to install on your phone
Quick Stats
- Class
- regional
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,770 m
- Max aircraft
- Regional turboprop capable
- Elevation
- 221 m
- Annual passengers
- 172,850(2022)
At a Glance
Airport Codes
- IATA
- WGA
- ICAO
- YSWG
Location
- City
- Wagga Wagga
- State
- New South Wales
- Timezone
- Sydney
Plan Your Visit
- Best Time
- Spring/autumn for comfortable weather. Snow Mountains touring Jul-Sep.
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Nearby
Campsites(5)
Trails(3)
Toilets(3)
Groceries(5)
Fuel(5)
Ampol Foodary Gumly Gumly
Ampol Foodary · 3.9km
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BP GUMLY GUMLY
BP · 6km
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Ampol Wagga Wagga
Ampol · 7.9km
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United Wagga Wagga East
United Petroleum · 8.2km
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Ampol Foodary Kooringal
Ampol Foodary · 8.7km
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Dump Points(4)
Wilks Park
Free · 11.3km
Wagga Wagga Showgrounds
$? · 11.6km
Uranquinty Rest Area
Free · 20.3km
Tarcutta Truck Stop
Free · 27.6km