OurAirports: Comments on airports in New South Wales, Australia

[YTYH] "re: pissed off local" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:52:00 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Tyagarah Airport, Australia:

Really sick of the whirring sound of people whinging after they buy houses near airports (with the market prices reflecting that fact) only to start bleating about aircraft noise. Be more observant next time or go jump in the ocean.

[YTYH] "pissed off local" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:01:33 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Tyagarah Airport, Australia:

Really sick of the whirring sound of the planes flying over head, low flying aircraft, the early wake up on saturdays and sundays. too many bloody planes over Myocum. Stay home guys or fly over the ocean.

[YCWR] "Refuelling" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:50:23 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Cowra Airport, Australia:

In January 2012 I experienced the fact refueling service became expensive. We called them for fuel prices which we got. When we arrived they claimed 50AUD opening fee without having told us. No chance to talk to the service man. Better find another airfield for refueling.

[YLMU] "where" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:29:33 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Mungo Lodge Airport, Australia:

australia

[YKEP] "re: Lake Keepit Soaring Club welcomes visitors" by prattsoplenty

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:03:16 -0500

Comment by @prattsoplenty on Lake Keepit Airport, Australia:

Fixed!

[YKEP] "Lake Keepit Soaring Club welcomes visitors" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:45:49 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Lake Keepit Airport, Australia:

keepitsoaring dot com

Lake Keepit Soaring Club is run by club members so the costs are kept to a minimum. Visitors most welcome!

7 day a week, all year round (fantastic) gliding operations.

Excellent on-site and local accomodation

The terrain around the club is varied and interesting and there are literally dozens of airstrips and other outlanding opportunities around.

There's a good fleet of modern, well maintained aircraft or you're welcome to bring your own glider.

The Marker on 'ourairports' map is incorrectly shown on a dam wall, Lake Keepit airfield is 1km to North East at S 30.891000º, E 150.526000º

[YSBK] "re: Story about midair collision" by MooneyMike

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:20:47 -0500

Comment by @MooneyMike on Sydney Bankstown Airport, Australia:

Reply to @david:

I completed my CPL and ME-IFR out of Bankstown. I then logged over 1000 hours teaching VFR students. The essence is to look outside the cockpit when approaching any airport and particularly an inbound reporting point such as 2RN (radio mast) or Prospect Reservoir at a busy GA training centre. With so much available as pilot aids, GPS and Traffic Warnings, it is too easy to be distracted by what's displayed INSIDE the cockpit while the actual danger is OUTSIDE. Under VFR, the PIC is responsible for separation. 2RN is difficult to see in some conditions but the instructors (one is each plane) know the cues for finding it and need to explain that to the students, all while looking outside the cockpit!

[YWKW] "re: re: Millitary Strip" by david

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:56:44 -0500

Comment by @david on Warkworth Airport, Australia:

Reply to @tracktop: thanks for the clarification (and for all the comments on AU airports).

[YWKW] "re: Millitary Strip" by tracktop

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:13:25 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Warkworth Airport, Australia:

Reply to @david: Dochra is the mil strip - thought that was what I tagged.

[YDOC] "Military Air Strip" by tracktop

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:11:25 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Dochra Airfield, Australia:

Avoid

[YWKW] "not military" by tracktop

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:09:54 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Warkworth Airport, Australia:

sorry David

[YWMD] "re: Not an airport" by david

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:08:38 -0500

Comment by @david on West Maitland Airport, Australia:

Reply to @tracktop: is it on the site of a former airport?

[YWKW] "re: Millitary Strip" by david

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:07:14 -0500

Comment by @david on Warkworth Airport, Australia:

Reply to @tracktop: is it a military glider strip (e.g. used for training air cadets)?

[YOOB] "re: airfield close" by david

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:04:47 -0500

Comment by @david on Cooranbong Airport, Australia:

Reply to @tracktop: Thank you for the update. I've marked the airport as closed (and merged the nearby duplicate entry with it).

[YOOB] "airfield close" by tracktop

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:07:44 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Cooranbong Airport, Australia:

has concreted barriers to prevent landing

[YMND] "Brief" by tracktop

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:55:19 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Maitland Airport, Australia:

Water & Fuel Available

Accommodation close

2 sealed strips in good condition

1 grass strip

Parachute ops

Lots of trikes

RNAC is the Oldest aero club in Australia

[YWKW] "Millitary Strip" by tracktop

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:49:39 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Warkworth Airport, Australia:

Avoid

[YWKW] "brief" by tracktop

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:48:48 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Warkworth Airport, Australia:

Good grass strip.

Glider club operations.

No fuel

[YWMD] "Not an airport" by tracktop

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:44:47 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on West Maitland Airport, Australia:

air services complex

[YKAT] "RUNWAYS AT DUSK / DAWN" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:58:11 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Katoomba Airport, Australia:

Beware wombats on Runway

[YPMQ] "MID COAST FLYING - Recreational Aviation" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:00:11 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Port Macquarie Airport, Australia:

Learning to fly was once out of reach - but now recreational aviation is cost effective! A stepping stone to larger aircraft... or a chance to kickstart an aviation career! Learn to fly around the beautiful Macleay, in uncluttered airspace. For more information visit midcoastflying.com.au.

[YFIL] "Finley" by Ozguy

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:07:35 -0400

Comment by @Ozguy on Finley Airport, Australia:

Beware of the powerlines on approach.

[YEVD] "Evans Head" by Ozguy

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:06:16 -0400

Comment by @Ozguy on Evans Head Aerodrome, Australia:

A former WWII RAAF airfield, with plans to develop it as a residential airpark.

[YCRL] "Sheep On Strip" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:29:37 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Crookwell Airport, Australia:

Be sure to conduct a Prec Search & Landing in order to clear the strip.

[YWLE] "Re: Not an airport" by prattsoplenty

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:14:02 -0400

Comment by @prattsoplenty on Williamsdale Airport, Australia:

The marker has been moved to the proposed location for this airport. The 2004 Operational Feasibility Assessment Report can be accessed here: http://members.pcug.org.au/~mikec/srcg/docs/airfield.pdf

[YWLE] "Not an airport" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:07:54 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Williamsdale Airport, Australia:

This airport marker is centred on Mount Gibralter at Williamsdale which is the first line-up marker for Canberra airport approach.

[YTFD] "re: Is this a commercial airport ???" by david

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:12:04 -0400

Comment by @david on Tenterfield Airport, Australia:

I don't know if the airport is legal for commercial operations like charter, flight training, or crop-dusting, but it doesn't have any scheduled airline service.

[YTFD] "Is this a commercial airport ???" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:16:39 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Tenterfield Airport, Australia:

where the bloody hell are you ???

[YTIB] "Facilities" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:46:34 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Tibooburra Airport, Australia:

Great runway which is bitumen out in the middle of nowhere. Very obliging refueller who also owns the pub. Interesting dunny too.

[YBOG] "Airstrip" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:31:08 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Boggabri Airport, Australia:

We came, we saw, but could not find your airstrip !!

Boggabri ights, please place markers at your airstrip, and wind sock please ? PP

[YBOG] "we came, we looked, but could not find ! no markers etc....P" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:29:15 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Boggabri Airport, Australia:

Boggabri ights, please place markers at your airstrip, and wind sock please ?

[YLIS] "Fuel Availability Avgas & Jet A1" by alpha1echo

Tue, 24 May 2011 05:43:46 -0400

Comment by @alpha1echo on Lismore Airport, Australia:

AVGAS - AirBP Bowser - Ph 041 266 6902

JET A1 - Exxon Mobil Aviation / Carnet. Hours 0500-1700 After hours call out fees apply Ph 02 66 22 8806

JET A1 - Lismore Jet A1 / Chq Csh Visa or Terms / Also Offsite Deliveries Ph 042 244 1277

[YKMP] "Mid Coast Flying operating from Kempsey Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:05:17 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Kempsey Airport, Australia:

Make your dreams come true - Learn to Fly at Kempsey Airport In a Recreational Aviation (RAA) Aircraft.

Its fun, affordable and achievable with Mid Coast Flying. Fly over some of Australia most spectacular scenery of rivers, towns, coastline and mountains. For more information visit: midcoastflying.com au or kempseyflyingclub.com.au.

[YCLT] "Not an Airport" by MarkHowl

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:59:10 -0500

Comment by @MarkHowl on Collector Airport, Australia:

Not an Airport

[YRUG] "Not an Airport" by MarkHowl

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:57:51 -0500

Comment by @MarkHowl on Rugby Airport, Australia:

This is a NDB Beacon only.

[YGLB] "Goulburn Airport" by MarkHowl

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:56:27 -0500

Comment by @MarkHowl on Goulburn Airport, Australia:

Two Flight Schools now operating,

Parachute operations also operating.

[YCAA] "Looks Like an NDB to me!" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:30:08 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Calga Airport, Australia:

Not really an airport

[YSBK] "Where else to go and practice/learn how to fly???" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:53:35 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Sydney Bankstown Airport, Australia:

I am a student pilot as well - learning helicopters. Now I suppose we could have an airport in the middle of nowhere, but how do you get there?? Bankstown isn't close (I live near the City), but certainly closer than Camden. I mean, this is Australia and we fly here. So... where else to go???

[YCDE] "Cobden Aerodrome VIC AU" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:56:56 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Cobden Airport, Australia:

Gravel/crush-rock runway. Fairly narrow runway and muddy on sides after rain. Has toilet and clubhouse. Walk to town in less than half hour. Has quite high ground/hill at north of runway. Runway 18-36 about 900m elevation 460ft. Avgas may be available. Phone before use. (03)55952027 or (03)5595 1429 or (03)5595 1089. Claims to have PAL on 122.2 and CTAF 126.7

[YWIO] "Is Wilton the same as Picton, the home of the Sydney Skydive" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:34:39 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Wilton Airport, Australia:

Confusing aircraft placement. I've got to assume that YWIO is the same as Picton for which I can not find an airport code. The map is so close.

[YSCN] "Gliders" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:44:34 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Camden Airport, Australia:

Sydney gliding club operates joy flights at Camden Airport you can book in by calling 0412145144 or Sydney Gliding.com.au

[YKHA] "Khancoban" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:35:35 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Khancoban Airport, Australia:

Khancoban is a top spot to glide from in the mountains

[YJIN] "Jindabyne Aero Club web site" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:24:49 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Jindabyne Airport, Australia:

Hi, Visit our web site for information about the Jindabyne Randall Community Aerodrome. You will have to Google us!

Pilot and visitor information available

Mike

Sec - JAC

[YDEG] "Home of IGG" by Capitano.Nico

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:46:49 -0400

Comment by @Capitano.Nico on Delegate Airport, Australia:

(The former aircraft of UFC)

[YOBR] "Gizby" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:50:33 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Old Bar Heritage Airport, Australia:

SDHS

[YMVM] "Glider winch launch" by Yannick

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:17:28 -0500

Comment by @Yannick on Mangrove Mountain Airport, Australia:

Glider strip only, no aerotow, winch launch only: The old V8 powered contraption will slingshot you up to 1000ft AGL in 40 sec, completely exhilarating!

[YHOX] "re: YHOX closed" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:27:19 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Hoxton Park Airport, Australia:

Reply to @Yannick: Bugger!!!!

[YHOX] "YHOX closed" by Yannick

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:15:16 -0400

Comment by @Yannick on Hoxton Park Airport, Australia:

And the first thing they did is bulldoze the runway :/

[YWST] "re: Airport or helipad ?" by david

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:11:27 -0400

Comment by @david on Westmead Hospital Helipad, Australia:

Reply to @Zoran: Absolutely right -- I checked the Australia AIP online to confirm, then edited the listing.

[YWST] "Airport or helipad ?" by Zoran

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:06:31 -0400

Comment by @Zoran on Westmead Hospital Helipad, Australia:

It doesn't look like an airport. Perhaps it's mean Westmead Hospital helipad (33.8052 S, 150.9892 E) ?