Nowra Airport
HMAS Albatross, also known as Naval Air Station (NAS) Nowra (IATA: NOA, ICAO:
YSNW), is an airfield operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), in support of
the RAN's aviation branch, the Fleet Air Arm.
The base, located near Nowra, New South Wales, was established in 1941 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. As of 2011, four squadrons of the
Fleet Air Arm operate from Albatross.
| Airport Name | ICAO / IATA | City served |
|---|---|---|
| Nowra Airport | YSNW / NOA | Nowra, New South Wales |
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