Whyalla Airport
Barngarla Avenue, Whyalla SA -
The Whyalla Airport is one of the largest regional airports in South Australia.
Whyalla City Council has operated the Whyalla Airport since the ownership was transferred from the Federal Government in 1991.
In 2021 a major upgrade of the terminal building was undertaken which enhanced facilities, upgraded runways and improved safety, security and screening measures that comply with Federal Government Airline travel safety standards.
Resident’s, corporate and visiting travellers can fly to and from Adelaide via the regular passenger transport company operating from the Whyalla Airport.
Qantaslink and five car hire companies; Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise and Europcar utilise the terminal building during scheduled air services. At all other times the terminal is unattended.
The licenced Airport Café is open during scheduled air services. At all other times the Airport Café is closed to the public.
Terminal facilities also include public toilets (including fully accessible disabled facilities). The Whyalla Airport Terminal is closed to the public between the hours of 9.00pm and 6.00am, (unless authorised).
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Airline Carrier
Qantaslink 13 13 13
NOTE: Qantaslink check in closes STRICTLY 30 minutes before departure flight times. Failure to check in (or bag drop) will result in denial of boarding and/or carriage of luggage. Passengers who fail to show (no-show) will automatically forfeit their flight tickets.
Qantas Freight 13 12 13
Qantas Link Freight enquiries:
Business hours general enquiries
Phone: +61 8 8644 0613
Email: t.ewbank@swissport.com.au
After hours terminal contact
Phone: 13 12 13
Mobile: +61 417 600 180
Email: freightcustomerservice@qantas.com.au
Qantas Link Pet Freight Enquiries
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If you have queries regarding flight schedules, passenger enquiries or car hire enquiries, details can be obtained through the local representative or 24 hour service numbers as shown below.
- Qantaslink 13 13 13
- Airline travel can be booked through Whyalla Travel & Cruise on (08) 8645 8888 (during business hours)
- Avis 13 63 33 or 0417 862 489 / (08) 8645 5333
- Budget 13 27 27 or 0417 862 489 / (08) 8645 5333
- Hertz 13 30 39 or (08) 8644 7799
- Enterprise 0407 976 450
- Europcar 0447 696 190
Runways and Taxiway Details
The airport has two runways, three taxiways, general aviation apron, a sealed regular passenger transport apron and a lawned helicopter parking area.
Lighting
The main runway and taxiway have runway lighting installed for night time use, which is controlled by a PAALC (pilot activated aerodrome lighting control) system. Standby power is available for runway and taxiway lights.
ASIC
Whyalla Airport Aviation Security Identification Card
Other Facilities
Other facilities housed at the airport include:
- Refuelling facilities, owned and operated by Whyalla City Council (Avgas and Avtar are available by phoning the 24hr Council number on 0417 842 459 or via 08 8644 5300
- Whyalla Aero Club Inc. Community-owned and operated
- Whyalla Hangar – GA Aircraft
- Pump House and associated fire fighting tank and equipment
- Power House with backup 90KVa generator
Fees & Charges
Short Term Unsecure Car park | |||
First 2 hours FREE | FREE | ||
2 hours - 4 hours | $ 6.00 | ||
Daily | $ 18.00 | ||
Additional Days | $ 12.00 | ||
Weekly* | $ 60.00 | ||
Monthly* | $ 180.00 | ||
Annually* | $ 540.00 | ||
| *Passengers will contact Customer Service team to pay and make bookings | |||
Secure Car park | |||
Daily | $ 36.00 | ||
| Additional Days | $24.00 | ||
| Weekly | $75.00 | ||
| Monthly | $225.00 | ||
| Annually | $675.00 |
Payment for short and medium term car parking can be made at one of two pay stations; a credit card pay station is located within the baggage arrivals hall, as well as a credit card pay station located at the car park exit. (No Cash payments accepted).
Annual Long-Term car parking passes, can be organised and purchased Monday-Friday through the Whyalla City Council Customer Service Desk. Please call 08 8640 3444 or email customer.service@whyalla.sa.gov.au.
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For any additional enquiries please contact:
Whyalla Airport via the Auto Attendant: 08 8644 5300
Option #1 Airport Reporting Officer - regarding the Terminal or Building
Option #2 Airport Administration
Option #3 REX Flight Enquiries
Option #4 QANTAS Flight Enquiries
Option #5 Whyalla City Council Customer Service
For all Commercial Enquires please contact Airport Management:
airport.ops@whyalla.sa.gov.au / 08 8644 5300
Additional fees and charges can be found in the Whyalla City Council Fees and Charges register.