Brewarrina Airport (YBRW)
Medium airport · New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Brewarrina Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBRW |
| IATA | BWQ |
| Elevation | 414 ft (126 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°58'33" E 146°48'52" -29.97579, 146.81438 |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,547 ft (1386 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Brewarrina Airport at a glance
Brewarrina Airport is a medium airport in New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as BWQ. The field elevation of 414 ft (126 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBRW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 4,547 ft (1386 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBRW shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Brewarrina Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bourke Airport | YBKE | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Lightning Ridge Airport | YLRD | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Walgett Airport | YWLG | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Coonamble Airport | YCNM | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Cobar Airport | YCBA | 199 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brewarrina Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 414 ft field elevation of Brewarrina Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Brewarrina Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brewarrina Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brewarrina Airport is YBRW, and its IATA code is BWQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brewarrina Airport above sea level?
Brewarrina Airport sits at an elevation of 414 feet (126 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Brewarrina Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.9758, 146.8144 — in New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bourke Airport, about 83 km away.
Does YBRW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBRW appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Brewarrina Airport?
Brewarrina Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,547 ft (1386 m) with a ASP surface.