Medium airport · Nowra Hill, Australia
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross
HMAS Albatross is the main naval air station for the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) aviation branch, the Fleet Air Arm. Its IATA code is NOA. Its ICAO code is YSNW. It has 2 runways, longest 6,870 ft (ASP). Elevation 400 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Nowra Hill, Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NOA |
| ICAO code | YSNW |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 6,870 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 400 ft |
| Coordinates | 34.9466° S, 150.5425° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross is known for
HMAS Albatross is the main naval air station for the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) aviation branch, the Fleet Air Arm.
History
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. Since 2011, five squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm operate from Albatross. The base is home to the military airport Naval Air Station (NAS) Nowra (IATA: NOA, ICAO: YSNW), completed in June 1941.
Official website: https://www.navy.gov.au/establishments/hmas-albatross — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
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- Sydney Opera House · Australia · 84.5 miles away
- Sydney Harbour Bridge · Australia · 84.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
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- Jerrawangala National Park · Australia · 9.7 miles away
- Bugong National Park · Australia · 10.1 miles away
- Jervis Bay National Park · Australia · 12.4 miles away
- Jervis Bay Marine Park · Australia · 13.5 miles away
- Seven Mile Beach National Park · Australia · 14.9 miles away
- Booderee National Park · Australia · 15.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross?
HMAS Albatross is the main naval air station for the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) aviation branch, the Fleet Air Arm.
What is the airport code for Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross?
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross — its IATA code is NOA and its ICAO code is YSNW.
Where is Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross located?
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross serves Nowra Hill, Australia. Its coordinates are 34.9466° S, 150.5425° E.
What is the history of Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross?
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. Since 2011, five squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm operate from Albatross.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27142
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Albatross_(air_station)
Page last updated 13 November 2026.