Ararat Airstrip Victoria
Ararat Airstrip Victoria is located 4 nautical miles south-west of Ararat, Victoria, on the Western Highway. Its main function is as a gliding club, and the views after take-off from the airport are simply breathtaking. This this is one of the reasons why the Ararat Airport is a preferred destination for gliders.
Stawell is a popular tourist attraction in The Grampians region, and the airport is one of the ways visitors get to reach the location.
Flight Packages at Ararat Airstrip
The flight packages available at the airport are dependent on the gliding club that one is affiliated to. As such, the cost of the packages will differ from one club to another. Available services and amenities at the airport are largely designed to cater for the needs of the gliding community, both in Ararat and in greater Victoria.
Gliding Clubs at the Airstrip
While the airport is home to several gliding clubs in Ararat, gliding is often done for recreational purposes rather than as a public form of transport. Consequently, a number of the gliding planes will usually carry instructors and their students from Ararat Airport to designated locations, as provided by the client before the flight.
| Elevation 1008 | Area Forecast 30 | Strip Direction 04 / 22 : 12 / 30 |
| GPS Position 37° 1834 S 142° 5919 E | ALA Code YARA | Strip Length 660 : 1240 |
| WAC Chart 3469 | FIA Melbourne Centre 126.8 Circuit area | Strip Surface Grass : Sealed |
| Owner/Operator Ararat City Council (03) 5355 0905 0428 552 800 | Windsock 1 between APR and RWY intersection | ASIC Security/Vis Vest No |
| Fuel Nil | Distance to Town 4 NM | Lighting 12/30 PAL 123.4 |
| Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport – | Landing Fees Unknown |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7
Gliding OPS by winch and wire launching. RWY 04/22 will be closed during launching.
Beware model aircraft within 1KM of apron, up to 2000FT
0417 514 438.
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Ararat Airport, Ararat VIC, Australia
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