Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (YSNW)
Medium airport · Nowra Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YSNW |
| IATA | NOA |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°56'48" E 150°32'33" -34.94660, 150.54245 |
| Location | Nowra Hill, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,713 ft (2046 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 6,870 ft (2094 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross at a glance
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross is a medium airport in Nowra Hill, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as NOA. The field elevation of 400 ft (122 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YSNW 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 — 08/26 — offers 6,870 ft (2094 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YSNW 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 Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shellharbour Airport | YSHL | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Goulburn Airport | YGLB | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Camden Airport | YSCN | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Moruya Airport | YMRY | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport | YSWS | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 400 ft field elevation of Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross 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 Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross
What is the ICAO code of Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross?
The ICAO identifier of Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross is YSNW, and its IATA code is NOA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross above sea level?
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross located?
The airport lies at -34.9466, 150.5425 — in Nowra Hill, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shellharbour Airport, about 48 km away.
Does YSNW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YSNW 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 Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross?
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,870 ft (2094 m) with a ASP surface.