Large airport · Darwin, Australia
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
It is the eleventh busiest airport in Australia measured by passenger movements, with almost 1.8 million passengers travelling through in FY 2024. Its IATA code is DRW. Its ICAO code is YPDN. It has 2 runways, longest 11,004 ft (ASP). Elevation 103 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Darwin, Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | DRW |
| ICAO code | YPDN |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 11,004 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 103 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 12.4150° S, 130.8818° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is known for
It is the eleventh busiest airport in Australia measured by passenger movements, with almost 1.8 million passengers travelling through in FY 2024.
History
It is the eleventh busiest airport in Australia measured by passenger movements, with almost 1.8 million passengers travelling through in FY 2024.
Official website: https://www.darwinairport.com.au/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Charles Darwin National Park · Australia · 2.5 miles away
- Mary River National Park · Australia · 33.5 miles away
- Djukbinj National Park · Australia · 33.5 miles away
- Litchfield National Park · Australia · 59.7 miles away
- Garig Gunak Barlu National Park · Australia · 117.0 miles away
- Kakadu National Park · Australia · 117.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin?
It is the eleventh busiest airport in Australia measured by passenger movements, with almost 1.8 million passengers travelling through in FY 2024.
What is the airport code for Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin?
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin — its IATA code is DRW and its ICAO code is YPDN.
Where is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin located?
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin serves Darwin, Australia. Its coordinates are 12.4150° S, 130.8818° E.
What is the history of Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin?
It is the eleventh busiest airport in Australia measured by passenger movements, with almost 1.8 million passengers travelling through in FY 2024.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27101
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwin_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.