Orange Airport (YORG)
Medium airport · Orange, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Orange Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YORG |
| IATA | OAG |
| Elevation | 3,115 ft (949 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°22'55" E 149°7'53" -33.38201, 149.13126 |
| Location | Orange, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,559 ft (780 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
| 11/29 | 5,499 ft (1676 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Orange Airport at a glance
Orange Airport is a medium airport in Orange, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as OAG. The field elevation of 3,115 ft (949 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YORG 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 5,499 ft (1676 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 YORG 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 Orange Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Airport | YBTH | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Cowra Airport | YCWR | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Parkes Airport | YPKS | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Mudgee Airport | YMDG | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Forbes Airport | YFBS | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Orange Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,115 ft field elevation of Orange 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 Orange Airport
What is the ICAO code of Orange Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Orange Airport is YORG, and its IATA code is OAG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Orange Airport above sea level?
Orange Airport sits at an elevation of 3,115 feet (949 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Orange Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.3820, 149.1313 — in Orange, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bathurst Airport, about 48 km away.
Does YORG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YORG 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 Orange Airport?
Orange Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,499 ft (1676 m) with a ASP surface.