Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Darwin International Airport (ICAO: YPDN / IATA: DRW)
Location (City, Country)
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Airport Type & Size
• Medium-sized international airport
• Single runway (11/29), 3,354 m long, supports widebody aircraft
• Shared with RAAF Base Darwin (joint civil–military use)
• Handles approx. 2 million passengers/year
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Strategic gateway to Northern Australia and Asia-Pacific
• Supports international, domestic, military, and cargo operations
• Realistic mix of short-haul and long-haul flights
• Ideal transit stop for Europe–Asia–Oceania flights
Major Airlines & Routes
• Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Airnorth, Bonza
• International: Singapore Airlines (to Singapore), AirAsia (to KL)
• Domestic: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Cairns, Alice Springs
Unique Features or Challenges
• Hot tropical climate with intense wet season
• Military aircraft traffic may affect operations (RAAF base)
• Compact terminal, limited gates – adds logistical gameplay challenge
• Strong potential for cargo and transcontinental stopovers
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Darwin International Airport - Wikipedia
