Small airport · Australia
Tocumwal Airport
In the immediate post-WW2 era Tocumwal was used as the RAAF's main aircraft storage and disposal base. Its IATA code is TCW. Its ICAO code is YTOC. It has 2 runways, longest 4,596 ft (ASP). Elevation 372 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | TCW |
| ICAO code | YTOC |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 4,596 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 372 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.8117° S, 145.6080° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Tocumwal Airport is known for
In the immediate post-WW2 era Tocumwal was used as the RAAF's main aircraft storage and disposal base.
History
Located near the town of Tocumwal, New South Wales the base was established in early 1942 to provide a secure base for United States Army Air Forces heavy bomber units. While the USAAF does not appear to have used the base, it was heavily used by the RAAF and, from 1944, was home to the RAAF's heavy bomber support and operational conversion units including No.
National parks near this airport
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- Broken-Boosey State Park · Australia · 22.2 miles away
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- Lower Goulburn National Park · Australia · 37.4 miles away
- Warby Range State Park · Australia · 48.3 miles away
- Warby-Ovens National Park · Australia · 48.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tocumwal Airport?
In the immediate post-WW2 era Tocumwal was used as the RAAF's main aircraft storage and disposal base.
What is the airport code for Tocumwal Airport?
Tocumwal Airport — its IATA code is TCW and its ICAO code is YTOC.
Where is Tocumwal Airport located?
Tocumwal Airport serves Australia. Its coordinates are 35.8117° S, 145.6080° E.
What is the history of Tocumwal Airport?
Located near the town of Tocumwal, New South Wales the base was established in early 1942 to provide a secure base for United States Army Air Forces heavy bomber units. While the USAAF does not appear to have used the base, it was heavily used by the RAAF and, from 1944, was home to the RAAF's heavy bomber support and operational conversion units including No.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27160
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAAF_Station_Tocumwal
Page last updated 13 November 2026.