Barwon Heads Airport in VIC is a small, privately owned airfield, specifically for light aircraft. It is situated on the Bellarine Peninsula near the township of Barwon Heads. It’s primarily used for scenic flights, private aircraft and flight training. The Airport is owned by a group of local pilots.
The airport has remained small and undeveloped until recently, when development commenced. The development added another five hangars and associated car parking was constructed.
The airport has a flight training school with two classrooms, fuel facilities and a seafood outlet. A shower and toilets are located in the terminal building. Also there is a kitchen, snack and drink machines and a lounge area.
Elevation 50 | Area Forecast 38 | Strip Direction 17 / 36 : 09 / 27 |
GPS Position 38° 1529 S 144° 2539 E | ALA Code YBRS | Strip Length 750 : 520 |
WAC Chart 3357 | FIA Brisb Centre 123.35 @ 3000FT | Strip Surface Sealed : Grass |
Owner/Operator Geelong Surfcoast Airpark 0418 643 401 PPR barwonheadsairport.com.au | Windsock 1 – At RWY intersection | ASIC Security/VIS Vest No |
Fuel AVGAS by arrangement. See website. | Distance to Town 6.6 KM | Lighting PAL 119.0 |
Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport Taxi 131 008 | Landing Fees Yes – see website |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 119.0 Landing and overnight fees apply. Prior permission is required before using the airport (PPR). Surface of runway 09/27 is not all weather and should be checked by the pilot in command before use to assess serviceability for your aircraft, it is important you remain on taxiways at all times and refrain from turning on the sealed runway, a turning area is provided at north end to allow turn and back track. Avgas is available but prior arrangements may be required. A $20 call out fee is payable AH. |