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Small airport

Swansea Airport

ICAO YSWA
Coordinates
42.0994°S, 148.0704°E
Elevation
9 ft (3 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-TAS
Time zone
Hobart(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
15.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:00
Sunrise
07:30
Sunset
16:59
Civil dusk
17:30

About 9h 28m 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 Swansea Airport

Swansea Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YSWA). It sits at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,952 ft / 900 m. It observes Australia/Hobart local time. The nearest airport is Friendly Beaches Airport (YFRI), about 10.3 nm to the ne.

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

Live weather

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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
03 / 212,952 ft / 900 mGUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.500 MHz
MISCMISC120.600 MHz
MISCMISC125.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(12)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
HOBART CTA C3Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
TASMANIAN CTA C2Class CCTAFL125FL145
TASMANIAN CTA C3Class CCTAFL145FL155
TASMANIAN CTA C4Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL145
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
HOBART CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
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 Swansea Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Swansea Airport?

The ICAO code for Swansea Airport is YSWA.

Where is Swansea Airport located?

Swansea Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Swansea Airport have?

Swansea Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,952 ft / 900 m.

What time zone is Swansea Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Swansea Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Swansea Airport is approximately 15.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Swansea Airport?

The nearest airport to Swansea Airport is Friendly Beaches Airport (YFRI), about 10.3 nm to the ne, followed by Avoca Airport and Campbell Town Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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