Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (NOA): Codes, Runways & Location
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (IATA: NOA · ICAO: YSNW) is a medium-sized airport serving Nowra Hill, Australia. It lies at 34.9466° S, 150.5425° E, 400 ft (122 m) above sea level.
Overview of Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Nowra Hill in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code NOA and the ICAO code YSNW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2094 m (6870 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 400 ft (122 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Shellharbour Airport (WOL) about 48 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,094 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross
Where is Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross located?
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross is located in Nowra Hill, Australia. Its coordinates are 34.9466° S, 150.5425° E.
What is the airport code for Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross?
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross has an IATA code of NOA and an ICAO code of YSNW.
How long is the runway at Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross?
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross's longest runway is about 2094 m (6870 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross have?
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross a major airport?
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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