Balranald Aerodrome in NSW is a small country aerodrome located 1 nautical mile (1.9km) north east of Balranald, on the Ivanhoe Road.
Aerodrome facilities include: Lockable aircraft hangers, aircraft tie down points, pilot controlled landing lights, wet weather waiting area and toilet facilities.
The nearest Aerodrome to Balranald is Robinvale Airfield, a distance of 74 KMS.
Balranald is located on the western edge of the vast Hay Plain at a place once used to ford the Murrumbidgee River. Today it is a service centre for the surrounding irrigation district. It is a quiet town notable for access to Lake Mungo and the newly established Yanga National Park. It is popular with anglers who can fish in any one of five rivers all within 30 minutes of the town. The Discovery Centre in Market Street offers an excellent historic experience with the old gaol, the school house, an historical museum and an outstanding Interpretative Pavilion.
Elevation 210 | Area Forecast 22 / 30 | Strip Direction 08 / 26 : 18 / 36 |
GPS Position 34° 3725 S 143° 3442 E | ALA Code YBRN | Strip Length 650 : 1185 |
WAC Chart 3458 | FIA Melb Centre 118.6 | Strip Surface Grass : Sealed |
Owner / Operator Balranald Shire Council 03 5020 1300 0418 322 902 | Windsock 1 – S side of Tarmac | ASIC Security / Vis Vest No |
Fuel No | Distance to Town 1 9 NM | Lighting No |
Aircraft Parking Yes – fees apply | Transport – | Landing Fees Yes |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7 Extreme Caution: Wildlife hazards exist. Magpies in flocks of us to 30 birds transitioning RWY 18 THR BTW 50 – 150FT AGL. CTC ARO via PH or CTAF for harassment. |