WingfarerNaval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross
Medium airport Nowra Hill, Australia
Overview
HMAS Albatross is the main naval air station for the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) aviation branch, the Fleet Air Arm. The base, located near Nowra, New South Wales, was formally established in May 1942 as Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base RAAF Nowra, then was transferred to the Royal Navy as HMS Nabbington in 1944, and operated as a naval air station until it was decommissioned in late 1945. In 1948, the airfield was commissioned into the RAN as HMAS Albatross, as the primary shore base for the Fleet Air Arm. Since 2011, five squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm operate from Albatross.
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📍 -34.9466, 150.542451 · Open detailed map
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| Region | New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordinates | -34.9466, 150.542451 |
Runways (2)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,713 ft | 148 ft | ASP |
| 08/26 | 6,870 ft | 148 ft | ASP |
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Where is Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross?
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross is a medium airport located in Nowra Hill, Australia. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 6,870 ft.
What is the airport code of Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross?
Its IATA code is NOA and its ICAO code is YSNW.
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross is a medium airport located in Nowra Hill, Australia. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 6,870 ft.