Oodnadatta Airstrip in South Australia is an aerodrome that services the town of Oodnadatta.
It was utilised by the Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 34 Squadron to courier equipment and stores, transport troops and utilised by RAAF and United States Army Air Force fighter and bomber aircraft en route to Darwin, Northern Territory.
The airport holds the record for the hottest temperature recorded in Australia. On 2 January 1960, the temperature was recorded at 50.7 °C (123 °F).
Elevation 386 | Area Forecast 52 | Strip Direction 04 /22 : 13 / 31 |
GPS Position 27° 3336 South 135° 2642 East | ALA Code YOOD | Strip Length 817 : 1290 |
WAC Chart 3343 | FIA Melbourne Centre 120.7 on Ground | Strip Surface Gravel : Sealed |
Owner/Operator Outback Communities Authority (08) 8648 5970 0427 687 772 | Windsock 1 – LH side RWY 31 THR 1 – LH side RWY 22 THR 1 – near APN | ASIC Security/Vis Vest No |
Fuel Oodnadatta Roadhouse (08) 8670 7822 AVGAS Drums | Distance to Town 0.7 NM | Lighting Emergency only 133.1 |
Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport – | Landing Fees Yes |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7
Nearest Town | Local Attractions, Dining and Attractions |
Oodnadatta | The Pink Roadhouse |