Naval Air Station Nowra, officially known as HMAS Albatross, is a Royal Australian Navy air station located near Nowra Hill in New South Wales, Australia. It serves as the primary base for Australian naval aviation and is home to Fleet Air Arm squadrons operating maritime patrol, helicopter, and training aircraft. The station is a commissioned Royal Australian Navy vessel in name, reflecting the naval tradition of naming shore establishments as ships. It supports a range of military aircraft operations including anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, and aircrew training. While primarily a military installation, the airfield holds the IATA code NOA and ICAO code YSNW, enabling coordination with civil aviation authorities. Civilian access is restricted and the facility is not open to commercial airline operations.