Stawell Airport (YSWL)
Medium airport · Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Stawell Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YSWL |
| IATA | SWC |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 37°4'18" E 142°44'28" -37.07170, 142.74100 |
| Location | Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,603 ft (1403 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 2,802 ft (854 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
Stawell Airport at a glance
Stawell Airport is a medium airport in Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as SWC. The field elevation of 807 ft (246 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YSWL 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 4,603 ft (1403 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 YSWL 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 Stawell Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ararat Airport | YARA | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Horsham Airport | YHSM | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Hamilton Airport | YHML | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Warracknabeal Airport | YWKB | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Hopetoun Airport | YHPN | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stawell Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 807 ft field elevation of Stawell 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 Stawell Airport
What is the ICAO code of Stawell Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Stawell Airport is YSWL, and its IATA code is SWC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stawell Airport above sea level?
Stawell Airport sits at an elevation of 807 feet (246 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Stawell Airport located?
The airport lies at -37.0717, 142.7410 — in Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ararat Airport, about 34 km away.
Does YSWL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YSWL 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 Stawell Airport?
Stawell Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,603 ft (1403 m) with a ASP surface.