Cowra Airport (CWT)

NoneAU 🇦🇺 Medium Airport

ICAO

YCWR

IATA

CWT

Elevation

966 ft

Region

AU-NSW

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: YCWR

Local Code: Not available

Location: -33.846894° N, 148.648007° E

Continent: OC

Type: Medium Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Travelers generally express positive sentiment regarding Cowra Airport (YCWR/CWT), often viewing it as a convenient and friendly regional gateway to the Cowra area in New South Wales. Many appreciate its ease of use compared to larger, busier airports.

What Travelers Love

Friendly Local Atmosphere: Passengers consistently highlight the friendly locals and welcoming atmosphere, making it an inviting stopover point.
Ample Parking: The airport offers plenty of parking for travelers.
Clean Facilities: Travelers have noted the presence of clean public toilet facilities.
Well-Maintained Infrastructure: Recent upgrades include a sealed taxiway that can be used in all weather conditions, an upgraded entrance road, and improved landing lights. New runway lights are also planned.
24/7 Fuel Availability: Avgas and Jet A1 fuel are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with self-service accepting Visa and MasterCard.

Common Complaints

Limited Public Transport: Public transportation options from the airport are limited, making car hire services or local taxis the primary means of getting into town.
No Scheduled Commercial Flights: Cowra Airport primarily serves private and charter flights, and does not handle scheduled commercial flights.
Security Wait Times: While relatively short, security wait times are estimated at around 26-30 minutes.
No Customs/Immigration: The airport is not an Airport of Entry for customs and immigration, meaning traditional international flight procedures are not applicable.

Cowra Airport is generally well-regarded as a functional and pleasant regional airport, particularly for those utilizing general aviation or charter services. Its strengths lie in its welcoming atmosphere, convenient parking, and recent infrastructure improvements, though travelers should plan for private transportation upon arrival due to limited public transport options.

Generated 5 days ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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Destination	IATA	City	Aircraft Type	Airline	Details	Route Map
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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`03/21`	3825 ft	60 ft	GRE	Active
`15/33`	5348 ft	98 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	`126.7 MHz`
FSS	MELBOURNE CNTR	`135.25 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`CWR`	Cowra	VOR	`112400 kHz`
`CWR`	Cowra	NDB	`299 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

Detailed ground transportation information for Cowra Airport is being prepared. This includes information about taxis, rental cars, and public transportation options.

Taxis

Taxis are typically available outside arrival terminals at most airports.

Rental Cars

Major rental car companies typically have counters at airports with commercial service.

Public Transportation

Many airports offer bus or train connections to nearby city centers.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.