Swan Hill Airport (YSWH)
Medium airport · Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Swan Hill Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YSWH |
| IATA | SWH |
| Elevation | 234 ft (71 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 35°22'33" E 143°31'59" -35.37580, 143.53300 |
| Location | Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,166 ft (965 m) | 75 ft | GRS | Yes |
| 08/26 | 4,905 ft (1495 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 2,329 ft (710 m) | 98 ft | GRS | Yes |
Swan Hill Airport at a glance
Swan Hill Airport is a medium airport in Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as SWH. The field elevation of 234 ft (71 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YSWH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 4,905 ft (1495 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 YSWH 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 Swan Hill Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kerang Airport | YKER | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Balranald Airport | YBRN | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Hopetoun Airport | YHPN | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Deniliquin Airport | YDLQ | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Echuca Airport | YECH | 141 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Swan Hill Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 234 ft field elevation of Swan Hill 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 Swan Hill Airport
What is the ICAO code of Swan Hill Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Swan Hill Airport is YSWH, and its IATA code is SWH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Swan Hill Airport above sea level?
Swan Hill Airport sits at an elevation of 234 feet (71 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Swan Hill Airport located?
The airport lies at -35.3758, 143.5330 — in Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kerang Airport, about 56 km away.
Does YSWH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YSWH 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 Swan Hill Airport?
Swan Hill Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,905 ft (1495 m) with a ASP surface.