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Wynyard Airport

Burnie, Australia
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Northwest Tasmania's gateway serving Burnie and the region.

Location
Wynyard, Australia
Wynyard Airport, officially known as Burnie/Wynyard Airport, is a regional airport located near Wynyard in the northwest of Tasmania, Australia. It serves the city of Burnie and surrounding communities, providing essential air links to mainland Australia. The airport operates under the IATA code BWT and ICAO code YWYY, and is managed as a key regional facility for Tasmania's northwest coast. It handles scheduled passenger services, charter flights, and general aviation operations. Due to its regional nature, the airport has limited facilities but plays a vital role in connecting the northwest Tasmanian community to broader domestic routes, particularly through Hobart and Melbourne.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building with basic passenger amenities suited to its regional traffic levels.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Burnie city centre is available via taxi and car hire, with the airport located approximately 20 kilometres from Burnie.
Airlines here
Rex (Regional Express) has operated services at this airport, providing connections to other Tasmanian and mainland Australian destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is officially named Burnie/Wynyard Airport despite being located in Wynyard rather than Burnie.
  • ›It serves as the primary commercial airport for northwest Tasmania.
  • ›The airport is situated close to the Bass Strait coastline.
  • ›General aviation and charter operations complement scheduled services at the airport.
  • ›The runway is capable of accommodating turboprop regional aircraft commonly used on Tasmanian routes.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

BWT → KNSSH · SWM
BWT → LSTSH · SWM
BWT → MELZL · SF3

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City & Place Guide

Tasmania's industrial harbour town with nature and culture nearby.

Burnie is a port city on Tasmania's northwest coast, known historically for its paper-mill industry and working harbour. Despite its industrial roots, the city has reinvested in arts, local produce, and coastal scenery, making it a worthwhile stop on a Tasmanian road trip.

The compact CBD sits close to beaches, rainforest day-trips, and the rugged Cradle Mountain region. Burnie serves as a practical base for exploring the northwest, with good accommodation options and a growing food scene centred on local dairy, seafood, and cool-climate produce.

  • •Burnie Park — Tasmania's oldest public park with free-roaming wallabies and peacocks.
  • •Makers' Workshop — interactive arts and crafts hub celebrating local artisans and history.
  • •Guide Falls — a short, scenic waterfall walk in nearby Ridgley forest.
  • •Burnie Regional Museum — compact museum tracing the city's pioneering and industrial past.
  • •Table Cape Tulip Farm — seasonal explosion of colour on dramatic coastal cliffs (August–September).
  • •Fern Glade Reserve — boardwalk through lush rainforest with platypus sightings at dawn and dusk.

Getting around: Burnie is best explored by car, especially for day trips to surrounding nature sites. Local Metro Tasmania buses connect the CBD with suburbs, and intercity coaches link Burnie to Devonport and Launceston. Taxis are available, and rideshare options are limited, so pre-booking a rental car is strongly recommended.

Best time: Late spring to early summer (October to December) offers mild weather, wildflower colour, and the famous Table Cape tulip blooms.

Local food: Try fresh crayfish and scallops at the waterfront, local Tasmanian cheeses from nearby Hellyers Road Dairy, and craft beers from regional northwest breweries.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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