Brewarrina Airport — , Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Brewarrina Airport () is BWQ — its ICAO code is YBRW.
Distance & flight time from BWQ
Brewarrina Airport
Brewarrina Airport occupies the outback town of Brewarrina in northwestern New South Wales; there's no separate municipality in its listing, since the airfield and the town amount to the same place. Elevation stands at 414 feet, served by one runway typical of the small regional airstrips scattered across this part of the state. Brewarrina lies along the Barwon River, well inland from Sydney and the state's coastal population centers, in a region defined by dry, sparsely settled farmland. Coded BWQ, the airport provides a practical link for residents, medical transport, and occasional visitors in an area where the nearest larger towns sit hours away by road. Scheduled flights remain limited, reflecting the modest population this remote stretch of New South Wales supports.
Runways at Brewarrina Airport (BWQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4547 ft (1386 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Brewarrina Airport (BWQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 120 MHz |
Airports near Brewarrina Airport (BWQ)
- Bourke Airport (BRK) — 83.3 km (51.8 mi)
- Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) — 126.5 km (78.6 mi)
- Walgett Airport (WGE) — 126.5 km (78.6 mi)
- Coonamble Airport (CNB) — 186.9 km (116.1 mi)
- Cobar Airport (CAZ) — 199.2 km (123.8 mi)
- Dirranbandi Airport (DRN) — 205.7 km (127.8 mi)
- Cunnamulla Airport (CMA) — 245.5 km (152.5 mi)
- Coonabarabran Airport (COJ) — 278.9 km (173.3 mi)
Residents and health workers in this part of outback New South Wales look up BWQ mainly for medical transport and community flight schedules rather than everyday commercial bookings, given how far Brewarrina sits from any larger regional hub.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Brewarrina Airport?
The IATA code for Brewarrina Airport is BWQ.
What is the ICAO code for Brewarrina Airport?
The ICAO code for Brewarrina Airport is YBRW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.