- Source: Wittenoom Gorge Airport
Wittenoom Gorge Airport (ICAO YWIT, IATA WIT) is a former airfield that played a role in Wittenoom's asbestos industry. The airfield was operated by the Department of Civil Aviation. It is located in Wittenoom, Pilbara Region, Western Australia.
History
In March 1945, the airfield was rated “A” class in favour of winds and dry weather.
In 1946, Airlines (WA) and competitor MMA opened up a new route that included Wittenoom along with other cities to carry workers and supplies to the asbestos mining site.
In 1955, runway 15/33 (5540 ft long) dirt strip was closed while two other runways were being used.
Due to concerns of variations of the routes and subsidies, in 1955, Airlines (WA) and MMA merged forming MacRobertson Miller Airlines LTD.
Cemetery
Located in the proximity of Wittenoom Gorge Airport, a small cemetery can be found with approximately 8 graves onsite.
References
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- Wittenoom Gorge Airport
- Wittenoom, Western Australia
- All-Weather Airfield
- Karijini National Park
- List of ghost towns by country
- Great Northern Highway
- List of road routes in Western Australia
