Narromine Airport (YNRM)
Medium airport · New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Narromine Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YNRM |
| IATA | QRM |
| Elevation | 782 ft (238 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 32°12'53" E 148°13'30" -32.21470, 148.22501 |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,609 ft (1100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 11/29 | 4,990 ft (1521 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Narromine Airport at a glance
Narromine Airport is a medium airport in New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as QRM. The field elevation of 782 ft (238 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YNRM 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 — 11/29 — offers 4,990 ft (1521 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YNRM 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 Narromine Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dubbo City Regional Airport | YSDU | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Warren Airport | YWRN | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Parkes Airport | YPKS | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Forbes Airport | YFBS | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Mudgee Airport | YMDG | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Narromine Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 782 ft field elevation of Narromine 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 Narromine Airport
What is the ICAO code of Narromine Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Narromine Airport is YNRM, and its IATA code is QRM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Narromine Airport above sea level?
Narromine Airport sits at an elevation of 782 feet (238 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Narromine Airport located?
The airport lies at -32.2147, 148.2250 — in New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dubbo City Regional Airport, about 33 km away.
Does YNRM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YNRM 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 Narromine Airport?
Narromine Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,990 ft (1521 m) with a ASP surface.