Young Airport (YYNG)
Medium airport · New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Young Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YYNG |
| IATA | NGA |
| Elevation | 1,267 ft (386 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°15'20" E 148°14'50" -34.25558, 148.24712 |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,003 ft (1220 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Young Airport at a glance
Young Airport is a medium airport in New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as NGA. The field elevation of 1,267 ft (386 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YYNG 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, 01/19, offers 4,003 ft (1220 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YYNG 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 Young Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cootamundra Airport | YCTM | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Cowra Airport | YCWR | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Temora Airport | YTEM | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Forbes Airport | YFBS | 103 km (56 NM) |
| West Wyalong Airport | YWWL | 103 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Young Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,267 ft field elevation of Young 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 Young Airport
What is the ICAO code of Young Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Young Airport is YYNG, and its IATA code is NGA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Young Airport above sea level?
Young Airport sits at an elevation of 1,267 feet (386 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Young Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.2556, 148.2471 — in New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cootamundra Airport, about 45 km away.
Does YYNG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YYNG 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 Young Airport?
Young Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,003 ft (1220 m) with a ASP surface.