Waikerie Aerodrome in South Australia is located 2 nautical miles east of the town of Waikerie in the locality of Holder, South Australia. The flat dry terrain in the area provides good thermals for gliding. The airport is home to the Waikerie Gliding Club. Waikerie hosted the 14th World Gliding Championships in 1974.
Both powered aircraft and gliders use the Waikerie Aerodrome.
Elevation 138 | Area Forecast 50 | Strip Direction 02 / 20 : 08 / 26 |
GPS Position 34° 1103 S 140° 0150 E | ALA Code YWKI | Strip Length 832 : 960 |
WAC Chart 3458 | FIA Melb Centre 125.3 Circuit area | Strip Surface Gravel : Sealed |
Owner / Operator Loxton / Waikerie District Council (08) 8541 0700 ARO 0429 589 664 | Windsock 1 – | ASIC Security / Vis Vest No |
Fuel Nil | Distance to Town 2 NM | Lighting RWY 08/26 PAL 119.6 |
Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport – | Landing Fees Nil |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7 Gliders operate common circuits direction on separate strips alongside RWYS. |
Also checkout: Loxton Airport