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Coonawarra Airport

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Coonawarra Airport

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Remote general aviation strip serving South Australia's Coonawarra wine region.

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Coonawarra, Australia
Coonawarra Airport (ICAO: YCNQ) is a small general aviation airstrip located in the Coonawarra wine region of South Australia, Australia. It serves primarily private and charter aircraft rather than scheduled commercial airline services, providing access to one of Australia's most celebrated wine-producing areas. The airport is a basic facility suited to light aircraft operations, supporting agricultural, tourism, and private travel needs in the surrounding Limestone Coast region. No regular passenger terminal infrastructure or commercial airline services are associated with this airstrip.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Coonawarra wine region of South Australia, famous for Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • ›Operates as a general aviation and private charter airstrip with no scheduled commercial services.
  • ›Has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its status as a non-commercial facility.
  • ›Serves the broader Limestone Coast region of South Australia.
  • ›Nearest major commercial airport is Mount Gambier Airport, approximately 80 km to the south.
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Gateway to South Australia's legendary wine country and red earth

Coonawarra Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the Coonawarra wine region in South Australia's Limestone Coast. It primarily supports general aviation, charter flights, and private aircraft visiting one of Australia's most celebrated wine-producing areas. The airport plays a modest but practical role in connecting remote pastoral and viticultural properties to broader air networks.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A simple single-facility airstrip handling light aircraft, charter, and private general aviation operations.
Ground Transport
  • Hire car arrangements via pre-booking with local operators
  • Private transfers from nearby Penola township
  • Taxi services from Penola (approximately 12 km away)
Nearby Hotels
  • Chardonnay Lodge Coonawarra
  • Penola Coonawarra Motor Inn
  • The Hermitage of Maglieri Coonawarra
Dining

No on-site dining facilities exist at Coonawarra Airport given its small general aviation status. Visitors will find cafes, restaurants, and cellar-door dining at numerous Coonawarra wineries and in the nearby town of Penola, which offers local produce and regional cuisine.

Traveller Tips
  • Pre-arrange vehicle hire or transfers before arriving, as there are no on-demand transport services at the airstrip.
  • Penola, around 12 km away, is the nearest service town for fuel, accommodation, and supplies.
  • Confirm runway conditions and NOTAM information before flying in, as the strip is uncontrolled.
  • Visit during the October–April harvest and tourist season for the best winery cellar-door experiences nearby.

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