Taree Airport (YTRE)
Medium airport · Taree, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Taree Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YTRE |
| IATA | TRO |
| Elevation | 38 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°53'19" E 152°30'50" -31.88860, 152.51401 |
| Location | Taree, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,934 ft (1504 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 1,850 ft (564 m) | 60 ft | CLA | No |
Taree Airport at a glance
Taree Airport is a medium airport in Taree, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as TRO. The field elevation of 38 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YTRE 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 — 04/22 — offers 4,934 ft (1504 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YTRE 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 Taree Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port Macquarie Airport | YPMQ | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Kempsey Airport | YKMP | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Newcastle Airport | YWLM | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Armidale Airport | YARM | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Tamworth Airport | YSTW | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Taree Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 38 ft field elevation of Taree 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 Taree Airport
What is the ICAO code of Taree Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Taree Airport is YTRE, and its IATA code is TRO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Taree Airport above sea level?
Taree Airport sits at an elevation of 38 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Taree Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.8886, 152.5140 — in Taree, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port Macquarie Airport, about 60 km away.
Does YTRE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YTRE 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 Taree Airport?
Taree Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,934 ft (1504 m) with a ASP surface.