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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.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
