Airport
Shaw River Airport (SWB)
Shaw River Airport is a small remote airfield serving the East Pilbara region of Western Australia. It acts as a gateway for charter and private flights to Marble Bar, Nullagine, Port Hedland and the surrounding outback, pastoral and mining areas, with onward road travel usually arranged in advance.
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About Shaw River Airport
Shaw River Airport is a small regional airfield in the East Pilbara area of Western Australia, located about 68 km south-west of Marble Bar and roughly 110 km south-east of Port Hedland. It primarily supports light aircraft, charter and fly-in fly-out operations serving the surrounding pastoral stations, remote communities and mining projects.
The airfield uses the IATA code SWB and operates on Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8). Road access across the region is limited, so most onward journeys are arranged in advance by four-wheel-drive vehicle, private transfer or charter transport to towns such as Marble Bar, Nullagine and Port Hedland.
Because it is a remote facility, passenger services are basic. Travellers should plan fuel, food, water and transport before flying, but the airfield remains a useful landing point for light aircraft travelling through the East Pilbara.
Terminal Overview
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Shaw River Airport is a small regional airfield with a single compact passenger area rather than separate terminal buildings. Operations are limited and primarily serve general aviation, charter and remote-area flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Shaw River Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Shaw River Airport to Marble Bar, Nullagine, Port Hedland and other destinations across the East Pilbara.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Shaw River Airport to mine sites, pastoral stations, business meetings or journeys around the Pilbara.
Car Rental
Arrange car rental in the region for independent travel after arriving at Shaw River Airport and onward journeys across the East Pilbara.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Shaw River Airport, nearby towns, work sites and event venues in the East Pilbara.
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