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Small airport

Goolwa Airport

ICAO YGWA🇦🇺 Goolwa
Coordinates
35.4801°S, 138.7443°E
Elevation
32 ft (10 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-SA
Time zone
Adelaide(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
8.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:54
Sunrise
07:22
Sunset
17:22
Civil dusk
17:50

About 10h 0m 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 Goolwa Airport

Goolwa Airport is an airport located in Goolwa, South Australia 2.2 nautical miles northwest of the town centre. The facility is primarily used for recreational flying and general aviation. The airport hosts the Goolwa Classic Air Show, the biggest non-military air show in South Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YGWA

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 193,576 ft / 1,090 mNUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
MISCMISC124.300 MHz

Airspace in this area(13)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
ADELAIDE CTA AClass ACTAFL180FL245
ADELAIDE CTA C5Class CCTAFL125FL180
ADELAIDE CTA C4Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
ADELAIDE CTA C3Class CCTA4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
ADELAIDE CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
GOOLWAClass GATZGNDFL999

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 Goolwa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Goolwa Airport?

The ICAO code for Goolwa Airport is YGWA.

Where is Goolwa Airport located?

Goolwa Airport is small airport located in Goolwa, Australia, at an elevation of 32 ft (10 m).

How many runways does Goolwa Airport have?

Goolwa Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,576 ft / 1,090 m.

What time zone is Goolwa Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Goolwa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Goolwa Airport is approximately 8.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Goolwa Airport?

The nearest airport to Goolwa Airport is Hindmarsh Island private strip (AU-0267), about 5.4 nm to the ese, followed by Hindmarsh International Airport and Strathalbyn Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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