Corowa Airport (YCOR)
Medium airport · New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Corowa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YCOR |
| IATA | CWW |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 35°59'41" E 146°21'25" -35.99470, 146.35700 |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,994 ft (1827 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Corowa Airport at a glance
Corowa Airport is a medium airport in New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as CWW. The field elevation of 469 ft (143 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YCOR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 5,994 ft (1827 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YCOR 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 Corowa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wangaratta Airport | YWGT | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Albury Airport | YMAY | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Benalla Airport | YBLA | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Shepparton Airport | YSHT | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Deniliquin Airport | YDLQ | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Corowa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 469 ft field elevation of Corowa 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 Corowa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Corowa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Corowa Airport is YCOR, and its IATA code is CWW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Corowa Airport above sea level?
Corowa Airport sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Corowa Airport located?
The airport lies at -35.9947, 146.3570 — in New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wangaratta Airport, about 47 km away.
Does YCOR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YCOR 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 Corowa Airport?
Corowa Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,994 ft (1827 m) with a ASP surface.