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Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport

Cooma, Australia

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Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport

Cooma, Australia

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Gateway to Australia's Snowy Mountains and ski country.

Location

Cooma, Australia

Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport (IATA: OOM, ICAO: YCOM) is a regional airport serving Cooma, New South Wales, Australia, and the broader Snowy Mountains region. It provides essential air links for residents and tourists travelling to ski resorts such as Perisher and Thredbo during the winter season. The airport features a single runway and basic regional terminal facilities suited to its modest passenger volumes. Operations are primarily focused on connecting Cooma with Sydney, making it a key transport node for seasonal tourism and local business travel.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for regional services.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Cooma town centre and onward to the ski fields is available via taxi and private transfer services.

Airlines here

Regional Express (Rex) has historically operated services between Cooma and Sydney, representing the primary commercial airline presence at the airport.

Notable facts

›The airport serves as a gateway to the Snowy Mountains ski resorts, including Perisher and Thredbo.
›It is located approximately 5 kilometres from the Cooma town centre.
›The airport experiences peak demand during the Australian winter ski season (June–September).
›Cooma was a major hub during the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme in the mid-20th century.
›The airport has a single sealed runway capable of handling turboprop regional aircraft.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to the Snowy Mountains, where alpine adventure begins

Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport is a small regional airport serving Cooma, New South Wales, Australia, positioned as the closest commercial gateway to the Snowy Mountains ski resorts including Thredbo and Perisher. The airport has historically supported both leisure travellers heading to the alpine region and workers connected to the Snowy Hydro scheme. Its compact, no-frills character reflects the rugged character of the surrounding high country.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single small terminal handling all arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.

Ground Transport

Taxi and rideshare services available from the terminal
Car rental options accessible at or near the airport
Private transfer services to Thredbo and Perisher ski resorts
Limited local bus connections to Cooma town centre

Nearby Hotels

Cooma Hotel Motel
Bunkhouse Motel Cooma
Snowy Mountains Guest House
Alpine Hotel Cooma

Dining

The terminal offers only very basic refreshments, so travellers are advised to eat before arriving or upon reaching Cooma town. Cooma itself has a modest selection of cafes, bakeries, and pub dining options a short drive from the airport. During ski season, food options along the road to the resorts expand considerably.

Traveller Tips

Book resort transfers in advance during ski season as demand is high and options are limited.
The airport has minimal retail and food facilities — arrive prepared.
Winter weather can affect flights and road conditions; check forecasts carefully before travel.
Cooma town centre is only about 5 minutes from the airport and has ATMs, fuel, and supplies for alpine trips.

Official website

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