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Small airport

Cowarie Airport

IATA CWRICAO YCWI
Coordinates
27.7117°S, 138.3280°E
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-SA
Time zone
Adelaide(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
6.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:41
Sunrise
07:06
Sunset
17:41
Civil dusk
18:06

About 10h 35m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Cowarie Airport

Cowarie Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YCWI, IATA CWR). It sits at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,265 ft / 1,300 m. It observes Australia/Adelaide local time. The nearest airport is Kalamurina Airport (YKLR), about 3.5 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

YCWI

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 354,265 ft / 1,300 mSUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF119.500 MHz
MISCMISC124.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE AClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlledFL125FL245

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cowarie Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cowarie Airport?

The ICAO code for Cowarie Airport is YCWI, and its IATA code is CWR.

Where is Cowarie Airport located?

Cowarie Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m).

How many runways does Cowarie Airport have?

Cowarie Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,265 ft / 1,300 m.

What time zone is Cowarie Airport in?

Cowarie Airport is in the Australia/Adelaide time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Cowarie Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cowarie Airport is approximately 6.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cowarie Airport?

The nearest airport to Cowarie Airport is Kalamurina Airport (YKLR), about 3.5 nm to the w, followed by Mungeranie Airport and Mulka Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cowarie Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.