Airport code
DRW — Darwin International Airport
DRW is the IATA code for Darwin International Airport, an airport serving Darwin, Australia. Its ICAO code is YPDN, and it operates in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+9:30). The airport sits at -12.4147, 130.8770 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 103 ft (31 m).
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About Darwin International Airport
Darwin International Airport is a domestic and international airport serving Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. It is the eleventh busiest airport in Australia measured by passenger movements, with almost 1.8 million passengers travelling through in FY 2024. It is the main airport and the sole international airport serving the Darwin area.
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Airport information
| IATA code | DRW |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YPDN |
| Airport name | Darwin International Airport |
| City | Darwin |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Darwin (UTC+9:30) |
| Latitude | -12.4147 |
| Longitude | 130.8770 |
| Elevation | 103 ft (31 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 11,004 ft (3,354 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Darwin International Airport?
The IATA code for Darwin International Airport is DRW.
What is the ICAO code for Darwin International Airport?
The ICAO code for Darwin International Airport is YPDN.
Where is DRW airport located?
Darwin International Airport (DRW) is located in Darwin, Australia.
What time zone is DRW in?
Darwin International Airport operates in the Australia/Darwin time zone, which is UTC+9:30.
What is the nearest airport to DRW?
The nearest airport to Darwin International Airport (DRW) is Maningrida Airport (MNG) in Maningrida, about 367 km away.
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