Wagga Wagga Airport – WGA
The Wagga Wagga Airport, located almost six nautical miles from the southeastern side of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, is a public/military type airport owned by Australia’s Department of Defence. It is an operational airbase, which is on a lease to the Wagga Wagga City Council for 30 years. Currently, the nearby Royal Australian Air Force Base Wagga serves as the air force’s ground training base, and Wagga Wagga Airport serves as a means of freight and passenger transportation. The airfield goes by the IATA code of WGA and ICAO code of YSWG.
Best Time to Visit
In the late 1930s, the construction plans for the Wagga Wagga Airport began, and the village of Forest Hill was chosen as the ideal site. At the start of 1992, the airport’s 30-year lease to the Wagga Wagga City Council was granted. The lease also included a $2 million upgrade budget to renovate the airstrip so it can accommodate aircraft as big as Boeing 737s. There are currently two airlines serving the airport, with flights to Melbourne and Sydney. For the financial year of 2018-2019, WGA ranked as the 33rd busiest airport in the country, handling over 200,000 passengers. While in the area, make sure to check out the nearby towns of Wagga Wagga and Gumly Gumly.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Just ten minutes away from Wagga Wagga Airport, you can find Allonville Motel, Australian Homestead, and Quality Inn Carriage House, all of which offer air-conditioned rooms and airport transfers. All of these hotels are located within a 4-mile radius from the airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia (WGA-Forest Hill) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the WGA airport.
Most of these WGA
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the WGA airport are Wagga City Golf Club, Charles Sturt University, and Victory Memorial Gardens.
Map of Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia Hotels
View all Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia (WGA-Forest Hill) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia (WGA-Forest Hill) location map.
Weather Forecast for Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia (WGA-Forest Hill)
If you planning to travel to Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia (WGA-Forest Hill), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 6:54 PM.
The temperature feels like 70.25 with a humidity level of 67 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 54 percent with visibility at 13.7 percent.
Today’s UV index is 7, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east-southeast at a speed of 13 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 8:56 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
11/17
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
71°F
High: 80°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 90%
Monday
11/18
Few clouds
62°F
High: 71°F
Low: 49°F
Precipitation: 20%
Tuesday
11/19
Clear Sky
64°F
High: 78°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
11/20
Few clouds
69°F
High: 82°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
11/21
Few clouds
73°F
High: 84°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
11/22
Few clouds
73°F
High: 91°F
Low: 64°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia WGA airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free WGA airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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