Wollongong Airport — WOL WOLLONGONG AIRPORT ILLAWARRA’S GATEWAY TO THE WORLD
Aircraft taking off at Wollongong Airport with the Illawarra escarpment in the background

WOL  ·  About us

The Illawarra’s
gateway to the world

Wollongong Airport is a growing aviation hub and an integral part of the Illawarra transport network — connecting the region directly to Melbourne and Brisbane.

Our purpose

An airport for the Illawarra

Wollongong Airport exists to serve the Illawarra region — providing direct air connections that save local residents and businesses the time and cost of travelling through Sydney.

This site is dedicated to promoting the airport as a growing aviation hub. We focus on regular public transport flights, and actively support and encourage growth in the number of routes and destinations the airport serves.

We provide detailed information, news and updates for passengers using the airport and those with an interest in seeing it develop as a regional asset.

The airport

WOL at a glance

Located at Albion Park Rail, 18km south of Wollongong CBD, the airport has served the region since 1943. Today it operates scheduled services to Melbourne and Brisbane, with free parking and fast check-in making it the smart choice for Illawarra travellers.

The precinct also hosts HARS Aviation Museum — Australia’s most spectacular aviation museum — and a range of general aviation, flight training, scenic flight and skydiving operators.

1943
Year the airport first opened to serve the Illawarra region
2
Direct scheduled routes — Melbourne and Brisbane
4×
Weekly flights on each route — Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun
18km
From Wollongong CBD — closer than any Sydney airport option
Free
Parking at the terminal — no ticket, no time limit
90km
South of Sydney CBD via the M1 Princes Motorway

Our history

Over 80 years of aviation in the Illawarra

Wollongong Airport has been part of the Illawarra landscape since 1943. From wartime operations to commercial passenger services, the airport has a rich aviation history that mirrors the growth of the region itself.

Read the full history →
Aircraft on the runway at Wollongong Airport

Get in touch

Contact

For flight bookings, airport operations or general enquiries.

Email

General enquiries

For questions about the airport, flights or this website.

admin@wollongongairport.com

Flight bookings

Book a flight

Flights to Melbourne and Brisbane operated by Link Airways.

linkairways.com →

Airport management

Shellharbour City Council

For operational airport enquiries, contact the airport’s owner and operator.

shellharbour.nsw.gov.au →

This website is maintained by EastWest Aviation Pty Ltd and is not connected with the owner/operator of the airport, Shellharbour City Council. For airport management enquiries please contact the Council directly on (02) 4221 6111.