Inverell Airport (YIVL)
Medium airport · Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Inverell Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YIVL |
| IATA | IVR |
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°53'18" E 151°8'38" -29.88830, 151.14400 |
| Location | Inverell, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,297 ft (700 m) | 60 ft | GRS | No |
| 16/34 | 6,936 ft (2114 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Inverell Airport at a glance
Inverell Airport is a medium airport in Inverell, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as IVR. The field elevation of 2,667 ft (813 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YIVL 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 6,936 ft (2114 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 YIVL 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 Inverell Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Innes Airport | YGLI | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Armidale Airport | YARM | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Moree Airport | YMOR | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Tamworth Airport | YSTW | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Narrabri Airport | YNBR | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Inverell Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,667 ft field elevation of Inverell 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 Inverell Airport
What is the ICAO code of Inverell Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Inverell Airport is YIVL, and its IATA code is IVR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Inverell Airport above sea level?
Inverell Airport sits at an elevation of 2,667 feet (813 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Inverell Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.8883, 151.1440 — in Inverell, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Glen Innes Airport, about 58 km away.
Does YIVL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YIVL 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 Inverell Airport?
Inverell Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,936 ft (2114 m) with a ASP surface.