Cobar Regional Airport in NSW is located 5km southwest of the Cobar Town Centre. It is currently owned, operated and maintained by Cobar Shire Council. The Airport has operated since the mid-1960s. The first plane to land in Cobar was actually in 1924 at Dalton Park which is now the location of the Racecourse.
The Airport provides an efficient access option for the substantial mining industry, also providing access to NSW Health Services and the general population.
The Airport has recently been upgraded with funding from Restart NSW Fund Resources for Regions. This included reconstruction of the pavement to allow larger aircraft to land and a new lighting system that is CASA compliant.
Cobar Regional Airport is an approved non-precision GPS-assisted Airport.
Refuelling facilities are currently operated by Aerorefuellers. Avgas and Jet A1 are available onsite. Afterhours refuelling is available by phoning the Airport number.
Elevation 724 | Area Forecast 22 | Strip Direction 05 / 23 : 17 / 35 |
GPS Position 31° 3218 S 145° 4738 E | ALA Code YCBA | Strip Length 1696 : 899 |
WAC Chart 3356 | FIA Melb Centre 124.9 Circuit area | Strip Surface Sealed |
Owner / Operator Cobar Shire Council 0409 789 362 ARO 0408 649 003 | Windsock RH side of RWY 17 THR | ASIC Security / Vis Vest Yes |
Fuel AVGAS and JetA1 Bowser Visa, MC or Skyfuel Card | Distance to Town 3 NM | Lighting 05 / 23 PAL + AFRU 126.7 |
Aircraft Parking Yes – overnight NE of TWY Fees apply | Transport Cobar Taxi Cabs 0499 363 322 Hertz Rental Cars (02) 6836 4005 | Landing Fees Up to 800KG free |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7 Extreme Caution: Sheep do graze on the airstrip. Kangaroos are occasionally present. PPR: This is a private airstrip and permission is required prior to landing. |