Bairnsdale Airport, Victoria
Bairnsdale Airport in Victoria was originally RAAF Station Bairnsdale, which was a training establishment formed during World War II. No. 1 Operational Training Unit (1OTU) and the General Reconnaissance School (GRS) were based there during the war years.
In 2017, East Gippsland Shire Council (owner & operator) of Bairnsdale Airport appointed a full-time Aerodromes Coordinator – Jason Connelly. Jason’s role was to manage the Aerodrome in accordance with published standards. In 2018 Bairnsdale Airport was awarded Regional Small Aerodrome of the Year as voted by the Australian Airports Association (AAA). This was a remarkable achievement for a once WWII training establishment.
Notable changes to the facility were:
- Airfield presentation,
- High-security focus with fencing and CCTV installed,
- Runway overlay, and
- General Airport presentation.
| Elevation 165 | Area Forecast 30 | Strip Direction 04 / 22 : 13 / 31 |
| GPS Position 37° 5315 S 147° 73404 E | ALA Code YBNS | Strip Length 1101M : 850M |
| WAC Chart 3470 | FIA Melbourne Centre 124.0 on ground | Strip Surface Sealed : Sealed |
| Owner/Operator East Gippsland Shire 0447 132 980 ARO Doug Sward (03) 5153 9500 | Windsock 1 near RWY 13 threshold 1 between RWYs 04 & 31 | ASIC Security/Vis Vest No |
| Fuel AvGas & Jet A1 self serve Aero refueller cards, Visa/MC 0413 003 808 | Distance to Town 4 NM | Lighting 04 – 22 PAL 123.9 |
| Aircraft Parking Yes – contact ARO if more than 24hrs. $7.20/night | Transport | Landing Fees No |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7
Ultralight ACFT at AD.
Beware birds and kangaroos.
Model aircraft in 1 km radius.
1 Review for Bairnsdale Airport, Victoria
A bird nibbled me, n I had to slither into a fence, then got nibbled by goats, very traumatic, don’t recommend 😪
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Bairnsdale International, Main Street, Bairnsdale VIC, Australia
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