Cootamundra Airport (YCTM)
Medium airport · New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Cootamundra Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YCTM |
| IATA | CMD |
| Elevation | 1,110 ft (338 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°37'27" E 148°2'12" -34.62428, 148.03664 |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,805 ft (855 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
| 16/34 | 4,682 ft (1427 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cootamundra Airport at a glance
Cootamundra Airport is a medium airport in New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as CMD. The field elevation of 1,110 ft (338 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YCTM 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 — 16/34 — offers 4,682 ft (1427 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YCTM 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 Cootamundra Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Young Airport | YYNG | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Temora Airport | YTEM | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Tumut Aerodrome | YTMU | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Wagga Wagga Airport | YSWG | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Cowra Airport | YCWR | 103 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cootamundra Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,110 ft field elevation of Cootamundra 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 Cootamundra Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cootamundra Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cootamundra Airport is YCTM, and its IATA code is CMD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cootamundra Airport above sea level?
Cootamundra Airport sits at an elevation of 1,110 feet (338 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cootamundra Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.6243, 148.0366 — in New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Young Airport, about 45 km away.
Does YCTM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YCTM 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 Cootamundra Airport?
Cootamundra Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,682 ft (1427 m) with a ASP surface.