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Sweers Island Resort Airport

ICAO YSWE🇦🇺 Sweers Island
Coordinates
17.1243°S, 139.6036°E
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.9° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:29
Sunrise
06:51
Sunset
18:36
Civil dusk
18:57

About 11h 44m 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 Sweers Island Resort Airport

Sweers Island Resort Airport is a small airport in Sweers Island, Australia (ICAO YSWE). It sits at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,608 ft / 1,100 m. It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Bentinck Island Airport (YBTK), about 3.1 nm to the nw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

YSWE

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 303,608 ft / 1,100 mCUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF125.700 MHz
MISCMISC120.600 MHz
MISCMISC125.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE CENTRE BClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass 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 Sweers Island Resort Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sweers Island Resort Airport?

The ICAO code for Sweers Island Resort Airport is YSWE.

Where is Sweers Island Resort Airport located?

Sweers Island Resort Airport is small airport located in Sweers Island, Australia, at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Sweers Island Resort Airport have?

Sweers Island Resort Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,608 ft / 1,100 m.

What time zone is Sweers Island Resort Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sweers Island Resort Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sweers Island Resort Airport is approximately 4.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sweers Island Resort Airport?

The nearest airport to Sweers Island Resort Airport is Bentinck Island Airport (YBTK), about 3.1 nm to the nw, followed by Mornington Island Airport and Escott Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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