Small airport

Southwell Airport

ICAO YSOW

Coordinates

14.5167°S, 142.0330°E

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-QLD

Time zone

Brisbane(UTC+10:00)

Magnetic variation

5.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:35

Sunrise

06:58

Sunset

18:19

Civil dusk

18:42

About 11h 21m 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 Southwell Airport

Southwell Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YSOW). It has 1 runway, the longest 3,280 ft / 1,000 m. It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Strathgordon Airport (YSGD), about 28.6 nm to the se.

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

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
09 / 27	3,280 ft / 1,000 m	—	L	—	Unlit	Open

Radio frequencies (2)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	118.200 MHz
MISC	MISC	122.600 MHz

Airspace in this area(7)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY B	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
D606 SCHERGER	Special use	Danger	GND	FL125
R607A SCHERGER	Special use	Restricted	FL125	FL245
R607B SCHERGER	Special use	Restricted	FL245	FL600

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

Nearby airports

Strathgordon AirportYSGD

28.6 nm SE (126°)

Pormpuraaw AirportEDR

33.6 nm SW (227°)

Knox Creek AirstripAU-0763

34.6 nm NW (324°)

Ti Tree AirportYTTE

38.8 nm NW (325°)

Strathburn AirportYSTB

46.1 nm E (87°)

Kendall River AirportYKRV

46.7 nm N (7°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Southwell Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Southwell Airport?

The ICAO code for Southwell Airport is YSOW.

Where is Southwell Airport located?

Southwell Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Southwell Airport have?

Southwell Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,280 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Southwell Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Southwell Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Southwell Airport is approximately 5.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Southwell Airport?

The nearest airport to Southwell Airport is Strathgordon Airport (YSGD), about 28.6 nm to the se, followed by Pormpuraaw Airport and Knox Creek Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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