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Forbes Aerodrome NSW

 

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The Forbes Aerodrome in NSW is located 8km West of Forbes township, along Bedgerabong Road, in an area of lightly timbered Crown Land. The access road from Bedgerabong Road is sealed. The Aerodrome site covers about 0.84 hectares. Phone (02) 6852 3845 for more information.

Fees for using this facility include charges for holding an aeroplane at the airport.

The aerodrome is also used by the Forbes Gliding and Aero Club. The Aero Club Clubhouse is located on the Southern end of the aerodrome and is accessible via Bedgerabong Road.

Forbes is in the Central West region of New South Wales, located on the Newell Highway between Parkes and West Wyalong. Forbes is named after Sir Francis Forbes, first Chief Justice of NSW. Wikipedia

Forbes Aerodrome NSW. Country Airstrips Australia
Forbes Aerodrome NSW
Elevation
760
Area Forecast
21 / 22
Strip Direction
09 : 27
GPS Position
33° 2149 S
147° 5606 E
ALA Code
YFBS
Strip Length
1228
WAC Chart
3456, 3457
FIA
Melb Centre 135.25 Circuit area
Strip Surface
Sealed
Owner / Operator
Forbes Shire Council
(02) 6850 2874
Windsock
1 – W side of E tarmac
ASIC Security / Vis Vest
No
Fuel
AVGAS Bowser and JetA1
Compac Pay or Credit / Debit Card
Distance to Town
4.8 NM
Lighting
PAL 122.4
Aircraft Parking
Yes
Transport
Taxi 131 008
Landing Fees
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7

Animal hazards.
Hang gliding OPs.
Parallel grass strip for use by hang gliders.
Circuit to South.
No dead side.
RWY 09 RH circuits.
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