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Eliwana

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Eliwana

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Remote fly-in fly-out airport serving Eliwana iron ore mine.

Opened

2021

Location

Pilbara, Australia

Eliwana Airport (IATA: WHB, ICAO: YEWA) is a private fly-in fly-out (FIFO) airport located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, serving the Eliwana iron ore mine operated by Fortescue Metals Group (FMG). The airport was developed as part of the broader Eliwana mine and rail infrastructure project, providing essential air access for mine workers rotating in and out of the remote site. As a purpose-built FIFO facility, the airport is not open to the general public and primarily handles charter flights transporting Fortescue employees and contractors. It supports the operational logistics of one of Australia's significant iron ore mining developments in the remote Pilbara desert region.

Terminals

The airport features a basic FIFO passenger terminal designed to process mine workers efficiently rather than serve commercial airline passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transport at the site is managed by Fortescue, with dedicated bus transfers between the airport and mine facilities; there is no public transport connection.

Airlines here

Charter and contract airline services operate flights primarily connecting Eliwana to Perth and other Pilbara hubs for Fortescue Metals Group personnel.

Notable facts

›Serves the Eliwana iron ore mine and processing hub operated by Fortescue Metals Group.
›Located in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia.
›Operates exclusively as a fly-in fly-out (FIFO) airport for mine workers.
›Access is restricted to Fortescue employees and authorized contractors.
›Part of a major mining infrastructure development that also includes a new rail line.

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A remote gateway serving the iron-rich heart of Western Australia

Eliwana Airport (WHB) is a private aerodrome located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, primarily serving the Eliwana iron ore mine operated by Fortescue Metals Group. The facility supports fly-in fly-out (FIFO) worker operations in one of Australia's most resource-rich and geographically isolated landscapes. It plays a critical logistical role in sustaining mining activity far from major population centres.

Terminals

Eliwana FIFO Terminal — A functional single facility designed to process FIFO mining workforce arrivals and departures efficiently.

Ground Transport

Chartered mine buses to Eliwana mine site
Employer-arranged shuttle transfers

Dining

Dining at Eliwana Airport is limited to mine camp catering facilities provided to FIFO workers. No public food outlets are available on-site, and all meals are typically arranged through the mine operator's camp services.

Traveller Tips

Access to Eliwana Airport is strictly restricted to authorised Fortescue Metals Group personnel and contractors.
All travel arrangements are coordinated through your employer or labour-hire company — no independent bookings apply.
The Pilbara climate is extreme; expect intense heat and dust, particularly in summer months.
Ensure all personal identification and site induction documentation is carried at all times when travelling to this facility.

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