Australia 
Nowra Hill, Australia
Location
UTC
Timezone
-34.9466 S, 150.5425 E
Coordinates
400 ft (122 m)
Elevation
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What is Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross?
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (NOA/YSNW) is Medium Airport serving Nowra Hill in Australia. Located at coordinates 34.9466 S, 150.5425 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport primarily serves general aviation and charter flights.
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Sunday, May 31, 2026
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Radio Frequencies at Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross
Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.
| Type | Frequency | Description |
|---|---|---|
| APP | 123.500 MHz | APP |
| ATIS | 28.040 MHz | ATIS |
| CLD | 128.350 MHz | CLNC DEL |
| CTAF | 118.850 MHz | CTAF |
| FSS | 121.200 MHz | MELBOURNE CNTR |
| GND | 135.850 MHz | GND |
| TWR | 118.850 MHz | TWR |
About 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. 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. The current commander of the base is Captain Robyn Phillips, RAN.
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