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South West Rocks Airport

ICAO YSWK🇦🇺 South West Rocks
Coordinates
30.9246°S, 153.0276°E
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Sydney(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
12.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:18
Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
17:05
Civil dusk
17:32

About 10h 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 South West Rocks Airport

South West Rocks Airport is a small airport in South West Rocks, Australia (ICAO YSWK). It sits at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,752 ft / 839 m. It observes Australia/Sydney local time. The nearest airport is Nambucca Heads Airport (NBH), about 15.3 nm to the n.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 192,752 ft / 839 m164 ftTurf/grassUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(12)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
COFFS HARBOUR CTA C3Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE CTA C11Class CCTAFL155FL180
BRISBANE CTA C10Class CCTAFL125FL155
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL180
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
R574 WILLIAMTOWNSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL600

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 South West Rocks Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for South West Rocks Airport?

The ICAO code for South West Rocks Airport is YSWK.

Where is South West Rocks Airport located?

South West Rocks Airport is small airport located in South West Rocks, Australia, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).

How many runways does South West Rocks Airport have?

South West Rocks Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,752 ft / 839 m.

What time zone is South West Rocks Airport in?

South West Rocks Airport is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at South West Rocks Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at South West Rocks Airport is approximately 12.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near South West Rocks Airport?

The nearest airport to South West Rocks Airport is Nambucca Heads Airport (NBH), about 15.3 nm to the n, followed by Kempsey Airport and Port Macquarie Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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