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Swan Island Airport

ICAO YSWI🇦🇺 Swan Island
Coordinates
40.7296°S, 148.1165°E
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-TAS
Time zone
Hobart(UTC+11:00)
Magnetic variation
14.8° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:22
Sunset
19:26
Civil dusk
19:54

About 13h 4m 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 Swan Island Airport

Swan Island Airport is a small airport in Swan Island, Australia (ICAO YSWI). It sits at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,473 ft / 449 m. It observes Australia/Hobart local time. The nearest airport is Musselroe Bay Private Airstrip (AU-0325), about 8.2 nm to the s.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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
09 / 271,473 ft / 449 m70 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
TASMANIAN CTA C2Class CCTAFL125FL145
TASMANIAN CTA C3Class CCTAFL145FL155
TASMANIAN CTA C4Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY CClass EControlledFL125FL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlledFL125FL245

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle262 ft223 ft—
Obstacle262 ft59 ft—
Obstacle262 ft148 ft—
Obstacle262 ft154 ft—
Obstacle262 ft59 ft—
Obstacle262 ft121 ft—
Obstacle262 ft240 ft—
Obstacle262 ft66 ft—

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Swan Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Swan Island Airport?

The ICAO code for Swan Island Airport is YSWI.

Where is Swan Island Airport located?

Swan Island Airport is small airport located in Swan Island, Australia, at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Swan Island Airport have?

Swan Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,473 ft / 449 m.

What time zone is Swan Island Airport in?

Swan Island Airport is in the Australia/Hobart time zone (UTC+11:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Swan Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Swan Island Airport is approximately 14.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Swan Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Swan Island Airport is Musselroe Bay Private Airstrip (AU-0325), about 8.2 nm to the s, followed by Clarke Island Airport and Boobyalla Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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