Narrandera Airport (YNAR)
Medium airport · Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Narrandera Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YNAR |
| IATA | NRA |
| Elevation | 474 ft (144 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°42'8" E 146°30'43" -34.70220, 146.51199 |
| Location | Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,346 ft (1020 m) | 98 ft | GVL | No |
| 14/32 | 5,302 ft (1616 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Narrandera Airport at a glance
Narrandera Airport is a medium airport in Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as NRA. The field elevation of 474 ft (144 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YNAR 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 — 14/32 — offers 5,302 ft (1616 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YNAR 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 Narrandera Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Airport | YGTH | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Temora Airport | YTEM | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Wagga Wagga Airport | YSWG | 101 km (55 NM) |
| West Wyalong Airport | YWWL | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Cootamundra Airport | YCTM | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Narrandera Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 474 ft field elevation of Narrandera 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 Narrandera Airport
What is the ICAO code of Narrandera Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Narrandera Airport is YNAR, and its IATA code is NRA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Narrandera Airport above sea level?
Narrandera Airport sits at an elevation of 474 feet (144 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Narrandera Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.7022, 146.5120 — in Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Griffith Airport, about 65 km away.
Does YNAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YNAR 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 Narrandera Airport?
Narrandera Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,302 ft (1616 m) with a ASP surface.