What is the tower frequency at YSNW?

The tower frequency at Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross is 118.85, 118.85 MHz.

Does YSNW require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (Australia).

Where is YSNW located?

Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (YSNW) is located in Nowra Hill, Australia.

What is the IATA code for YSNW?

The IATA code for Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross is NOA.

How long is the runway at YSNW?

The main runway at Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (03/21) measures 2046x45m.

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Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (YSNW/NOA) — Nowra Hill, Australia

Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (YSNW/NOA) serves Nowra Hill, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (03/21, 08/26). Field elevation is 400 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Jul 25

4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 03:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-25

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YSNW
Name: Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: -34.946602
Longitude: 150.54245
Elevation: 400 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Nowra Hill
IATA Code: NOA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Australia/Sydney
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 2046x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS 21 108.5
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 2094x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.850, 118.850 MHz
Ground: 135.850 MHz
Operations: 121.200 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 123.500 MHz
ATIS: 28.040 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Australia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.

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Active NOTAMs

F2685/26 info

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AMD ADD THE FLW: 5. HIGH DENSITY MIL OPS WILL TAKE PLACE WI CONFINES R421. NIGHT VISION DEVICE AIDED AND UNAIDED. MON-THU 2200-1500 FRI 2200-0700. AMD EN ROUTE SUPPLEMENT AUSTRALIA (ERSA)

2026-07-23 11:07:00 Until further notice

F1881/26 info

UA OPS (MULTI-ROTOR BLW 25K

2026-05-20 00:32:00 2026-08-12 00:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YSNW?: The tower frequency at Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross is 118.85, 118.85 MHz.
Does YSNW require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (Australia).
Where is YSNW located?: Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (YSNW) is located in Nowra Hill, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YSNW?: The IATA code for Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross is NOA.
How long is the runway at YSNW?: The main runway at Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (03/21) measures 2046x45m.

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