Bathurst Regional Airport in NSW services to town of Bathurst and surrounding areas.
The airport’s history dates to just prior the Second World War when local politicians campaigned for an airport for Bathurst. The war prompted the Federal Government to establish the aerodrome during the war years.
Immediately following the war commercial air services commenced with passenger flights to Sydney.
Today several flying schools operate at the airport and it is used frequently by trainee pilots during their navigation training.
There are no landing charges for aircraft under 2000kg which makes it a popular option as a destination for many pilots.
The airport has two primary runways: one sealed and one brown gravel (with large grass area either side of gravel). It also has one secondary runway used for glider traffic. The sealed runway, taxiway and apron have lighting facilities which are pilot-activated.
The airport is used for recreational flying, business jets, charters, regular passenger flights, emergency services, and Air Force flights. Bathurst Regional Council owns, manages and maintains the Airport.
Elevation 2435 | Area Forecast 20 / 21 | Strip Direction 08 / 26 : 17 / 35 |
GPS Position 33° 2434 S 149° 3907 E | ALA Code YBTH | Strip Length 1315 : 1705 |
WAC Chart 3456 / 3457 | FIA Melb Centre 135.25 on Ground | Strip Surface Brown Gravel : Sealed |
Owner/Operator Bathurst Regional Council 02 6333 6100 ARO 0408 639 075 | Windsock 1 – LH side RWY 17 THR 1 – LH side RWY 08 THR – In front of main tarmac | ASIC Security/VIS Vest Yes |
Fuel AVGAS JetA1 Bowser Aero Refueller card, MC, Visa | Distance to Town 8.5 KM | Lighting 17 / 35 AFRU + PAL 127.35 |
Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport Bathurst Taxi 02 6325 0022 | Landing Fees Yes |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7 Caution: Animal and bird life may be present. |