Stawell Airport — , Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereStawell Airport in uses the IATA code SWC, with YSWL as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from SWC
Stawell Airport
Stawell Airport (SWC) serves the town of Stawell in the Wimmera region of western Victoria, Australia, an area recognized for the historic Stawell Gift footrace, one of Australia's oldest and richest professional running events. The airport primarily supports general aviation, agricultural aerial operations, and charter flights rather than scheduled commercial airline service. Its unpaved or lightly developed runway infrastructure reflects the modest scale typical of regional Victorian airfields serving farming communities. Nearby Grampians National Park draws tourists to the area, occasionally utilizing charter flights through SWC. Local gliding clubs and recreational pilots also make regular use of the facility, reinforcing its role as a community aviation resource in rural western Victoria.
Runways at Stawell Airport (SWC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4603 ft (1403 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 18/36 | 2802 ft (854 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Stawell Airport (SWC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.1 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 125.8 MHz |
Airports near Stawell Airport (SWC)
- Ararat Airport (ARY) — 34.4 km (21.4 mi)
- Horsham Airport (HSM) — 67.5 km (41.9 mi)
- Hamilton Airport (HLT) — 87.7 km (54.5 mi)
- Warracknabeal Airport (WKB) — 88.3 km (54.9 mi)
- Hopetoun Airport (HTU) — 154.6 km (96.1 mi)
- Portland Airport (PTJ) — 178.0 km (110.6 mi)
- Kerang Airport (KRA) — 181.8 km (113.0 mi)
- Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) — 186.4 km (115.8 mi)
SWC, Stawell Airport in western Victoria, Australia, supports general aviation, gliding, and agricultural flying near the historic Stawell Gift running event and Grampians National Park.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Stawell Airport?
The IATA code for Stawell Airport is SWC.
What is the ICAO code for Stawell Airport?
The ICAO code for Stawell Airport is YSWL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.