Moruya Airport (YMRY)
Medium airport · Moruya, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Moruya Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YMRY |
| IATA | MYA |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 35°53'52" E 150°8'38" -35.89780, 150.14400 |
| Location | Moruya, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,713 ft (827 m) | 60 ft | GVL | No |
| 18/36 | 4,997 ft (1523 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Moruya Airport at a glance
Moruya Airport is a medium airport in Moruya, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as MYA. The field elevation of 14 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YMRY are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 4,997 ft (1523 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YMRY 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 Moruya Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra Airport | YSCB | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross | YSNW | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport | YCOM | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Merimbula Airport | YMER | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Goulburn Airport | YGLB | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moruya Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 14 ft field elevation of Moruya 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 Moruya Airport
What is the ICAO code of Moruya Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Moruya Airport is YMRY, and its IATA code is MYA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moruya Airport above sea level?
Moruya Airport sits at an elevation of 14 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Moruya Airport located?
The airport lies at -35.8978, 150.1440 — in Moruya, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Canberra Airport, about 108 km away.
Does YMRY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YMRY 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 Moruya Airport?
Moruya Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,997 ft (1523 m) with a ASP surface.