Tumut Aerodrome (YTMU)
Medium airport · Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Tumut Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YTMU |
| IATA | TUM |
| Elevation | 878 ft (268 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 35°16'6" E 148°14'26" -35.26832, 148.24053 |
| Location | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,478 ft (1060 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
Tumut Aerodrome at a glance
Tumut Aerodrome is a medium airport in Tumut, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as TUM. The field elevation of 878 ft (268 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YTMU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 3,478 ft (1060 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YTMU 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 Tumut Aerodrome
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wagga Wagga Airport | YSWG | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Cootamundra Airport | YCTM | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Canberra Airport | YSCB | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Corryong Airport | YCRG | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Young Airport | YYNG | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tumut Aerodrome
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 878 ft field elevation of Tumut Aerodrome 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 Tumut Aerodrome
What is the ICAO code of Tumut Aerodrome?
The ICAO identifier of Tumut Aerodrome is YTMU, and its IATA code is TUM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tumut Aerodrome above sea level?
Tumut Aerodrome sits at an elevation of 878 feet (268 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tumut Aerodrome located?
The airport lies at -35.2683, 148.2405 — in Tumut, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wagga Wagga Airport, about 71 km away.
Does YTMU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YTMU 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 Tumut Aerodrome?
Tumut Aerodrome has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 3,478 ft (1060 m) with a ASP surface.