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Small airport

Cooma/Polo Flat Airport

ICAO YPFT
Coordinates
36.2283°S, 149.1499°E
Elevation
2,701 ft (823 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Sydney(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
13° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:44
Sunrise
07:12
Sunset
17:08
Civil dusk
17:36

About 9h 56m 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 Cooma/Polo Flat Airport

Cooma–Polo Flat Airport is an unlicensed airfield located in Polo Flat, an industrial area of Cooma, New South Wales, Australia. The airfield is used primarily for recreational flying. Polo Flat is at a lower elevation than the nearby Cooma–Snowy Mountains Airport and is less prone to closure during bad weather and fog.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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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
12 / 302,998 ft / 914 mNUnlitOpen
18 / 362,500 ft / 762 mNUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF118.100 MHz
MISCMISC118.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
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
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
COOMA - POLO FLAT NSW (YPFT) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999
COOMA - SNOWY MOUNTAINS NSW (YCOM) CERTSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

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 Cooma/Polo Flat Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cooma/Polo Flat Airport?

The ICAO code for Cooma/Polo Flat Airport is YPFT.

Where is Cooma/Polo Flat Airport located?

Cooma/Polo Flat Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 2,701 ft (823 m).

How many runways does Cooma/Polo Flat Airport have?

Cooma/Polo Flat Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 2,998 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Cooma/Polo Flat Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Cooma/Polo Flat Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cooma/Polo Flat Airport is approximately 13° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cooma/Polo Flat Airport?

The nearest airport to Cooma/Polo Flat Airport is Bunyan Airfield (YBUY), about 5.7 nm to the n, followed by Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport and Adaminaby Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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