Warren Airport (YWRN)
Medium airport · New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Warren Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YWRN |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°43'60" E 147°48'11" -31.73330, 147.80299 |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,461 ft (1055 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
| 09/27 | 3,894 ft (1187 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Warren Airport at a glance
Warren Airport is a medium airport in New South Wales, Australia. The field elevation of 669 ft (204 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YWRN 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 — 09/27 — offers 3,894 ft (1187 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YWRN 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 Warren Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Narromine Airport | YNRM | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Dubbo City Regional Airport | YSDU | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Coonamble Airport | YCNM | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Coonabarabran Airport | YCBB | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Parkes Airport | YPKS | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Warren Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 669 ft field elevation of Warren 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 Warren Airport
What is the ICAO code of Warren Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Warren Airport is YWRN, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Warren Airport above sea level?
Warren Airport sits at an elevation of 669 feet (204 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Warren Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.7333, 147.8030 — in New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Narromine Airport, about 67 km away.
Does YWRN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YWRN 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 Warren Airport?
Warren Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,894 ft (1187 m) with a ASP surface.