Narrabri Airport (YNBR)
Medium airport · Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Narrabri Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YNBR |
| IATA | NAA |
| Elevation | 788 ft (240 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 30°19'9" E 149°49'37" -30.31920, 149.82700 |
| Location | Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,980 ft (1213 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
| 18/36 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Narrabri Airport at a glance
Narrabri Airport is a medium airport in Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as NAA. The field elevation of 788 ft (240 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YNBR 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 5,000 ft (1524 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 YNBR 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 Narrabri Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnedah Airport | YGDH | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Moree Airport | YMOR | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Coonabarabran Airport | YCBB | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Tamworth Airport | YSTW | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Inverell Airport | YIVL | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Narrabri Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 788 ft field elevation of Narrabri 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 Narrabri Airport
What is the ICAO code of Narrabri Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Narrabri Airport is YNBR, and its IATA code is NAA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Narrabri Airport above sea level?
Narrabri Airport sits at an elevation of 788 feet (240 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Narrabri Airport located?
The airport lies at -30.3192, 149.8270 — in Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gunnedah Airport, about 82 km away.
Does YNBR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YNBR 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 Narrabri Airport?
Narrabri Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.