Port Pirie Airport South Australia
Port Pirie Airport is an airport that is located 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) south of Port Pirie, South Australia. The airport is owned by the Port Pirie Regional Council.
The airfield was a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) station and home to No. 2 Bombing and Gunnery School (No. 2 BAGS) during World War II. No. 2 BAGS provided bombing and gunnery training for pilots, air observers and air gunners. No. 2 Operational Training Unit was formed at Port Pirie on 6 April 1942 and operated initially with Wirraways and Fairey Battles at the aerodrome until it moved to Mildura, Victoria in May 1942. No. 2 BAGS was renamed No. 3 Air Observers School in December 1943. After World War II, the station housed No. 5 Central Recovery Depot where aircraft and parts were stored until disposal. The station closed in early 1947, with the aerodrome reverting to civilian use thereafter. A Bellman hangar is still standing at the airport and is in good condition, it remains in use by light aircraft based at the airport.
| Elevation 39 | Area Forecast 50 | Strip Direction 03 / 21 : 08 / 26 : 17 / 35 |
| GPS Position 33° 1420 S 137° 5942 E | ALA Code YPIR | Strip Length 672 : 1043 : 1069 |
| WAC Chart 3459 | FIA Melbourne Centre 123.9 on Ground | Strip Surface Natural : Sealed : Gravel |
| Owner/Operator Port Pirie Council (08) 8633 9777 ARO 0407 602 077 | Windsock 1 – LH side RWY 26 near THR 1 – N side RWY 08/26 near TWY connecting 17 and 08 | ASIC Security/Vis Vest No |
| Fuel Port Pirie Aviation Fuel AVGAS & Jet A1 Swipe bowsers VISA, MC 0407 602 077 No carnet cards accepted. | Distance to Town 3 NM | Lighting 08/26 PAL 119.6 |
| Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport Taxi (08) 8633 1888 | Landing Fees No |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7
| Nearest Town | Attractions | Dining | Accommodation |
| Port Pirie | Attractions in Port Pirie | Dining in Port Pirie | Accommodation in Port Pirie |
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