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Medium airport

Cowra Airport

IATA CWTICAO YCWR
Coordinates
33.8469°S, 148.6480°E
Elevation
966 ft (294 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Sydney(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:42
Sunrise
07:09
Sunset
17:14
Civil dusk
17:41

About 10h 5m 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 Cowra Airport

Cowra Airport is a small airport located 2 nautical miles west southwest of Cowra, New South Wales, Australia. The airport serves as the home to Brumby Aircraft Australia, a manufacturer of light sport and general aviation aircraft. Under a partnership deal signed between Brumby Aircraft and Aviation Industry Corporation of China in 2014, the companies have announced plans to establish an airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 335,348 ft / 1,630 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
03 / 213,825 ft / 1,166 m60 ftGreUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR135.250 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlledFL180FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
MELBOURNE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL180
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL

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 Cowra Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cowra Airport?

The ICAO code for Cowra Airport is YCWR, and its IATA code is CWT.

Where is Cowra Airport located?

Cowra Airport is medium airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 966 ft (294 m).

How many runways does Cowra Airport have?

Cowra Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,348 ft / 1,630 m.

What time zone is Cowra Airport in?

Cowra Airport is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cowra Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cowra Airport is approximately 11.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cowra Airport?

The nearest airport to Cowra Airport is Canowindra Airport (YCWW), about 18.3 nm to the n, followed by Bendick Murrell Airstrip and Coombing Park Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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