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I didn't land there but drove my pajero down at 140km and measured 1,600m of good flat clear runway from east to west, wind sock located on the northern side at the western end, Cairns mail plane (Twin prop) lands here weekly. nearest sealed airstrip is Pompuraaw 114km (By Rd to the west. 15/05/2013 Ben Houlihan

The current airport is closed (NOTAM) for upgrading. Bitumen strip to take aircraft the size of the Dash 8. No idea on the estimated completion date.

Airport is about 10Km south of the town.

Hope this helps.

What is the address of the Airport.

S31° 20' E116° 11'

960ft (23)

Frequencies

Airfield VHF:??

Area: 120.7

AVFAX code: nil ARFOR: 60

Runways

Runway: 09/27 Length: 1000 metres gravel

Comments

IMPORTANT NOTE: -

THE BINDOON AIRFIELD IS INSIDE MILITARY AIRSPACE AND IS IN A PRIMARY CONTROL ZONE DOWN TO 0 ft.

It is expressly forbidden to fly-in unless it has been determined that the Restricted Airspace (R155, R132A, R132B, R132C, R129, R153C,R153D) is deactivated, or the club has obtained a valid clearance to operate.

To confirm a clearance to operate is in effect, telephone the Approach Supervisor on (08) 9571 7114 (Mon - Fri), or Pearce Tower (weekends) on (08) 9571 7222. If unattended, the phone diverts to the RAAF Base Switchboard, where the operator will confirm the tower and the airspace is deactivated, or alternatively, obtain current NOTAM information using NAIPS, AvFax etc

Under no circumstances are aircraft to fly within 1 km of the Catholic Agricultural College buildings.

This by agreement with the College Management and overrides the CAO's.

Fuel

Unknown

Operator

President: Ian Beadle

Secretary / treasurer: Tom Coles

Committee members:

John Mckone, Ian Beadle, Cyril Smith

Ideally placed for a flight along the coast

but the strip is sand/ grass and rough in parts

taking off fully loaded over the suburbs is an experience

I remember it well.

I have been trying to work out when it was that I flew to Wakkacknabeal Airport the first time. It must have been around 1960.

There was nothing at the airport except a field as I recall. Not even a loo.

I flew up from Melbourne to visit relatives.

I would be very interested to learn a little more about the history of this airport and about the type of aircraft I arrived in. It may have been a DC3?

Any old photographs?

Looking forward to hearing from someone. I am an Australian but have lived in Hong Kong since 1976.

My email address is grahamelsom@gmail.com

Many thanks.

Graham

Can't see any runway on google maps

Who owns it?

decent facilities. Has a landing fee.

Friendly people, nice runways, lots of cool kit built aircraft and projects going on.

Awesome views, good day trip. There's a bunch of cafe's overlooking the reef and ocean 10mins walk north of the airport (sealed road). If you keep an eye out on takeoff or landing there's also a surprise in one of the forests - see if you can spot it.

Remember circuits are RH on 09 (all are to the south to avoid overflying the settlement) check the ERSA it has full details. https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/aip.asp

Bnalla airport is a beautiful airport to land and fly from it was the most exciting part of my first crosscountry landings thank you Benalla

Nobody ever accused her of being a POM. Just acting like a toffee nosed POM who thinks that she is Gods gift to the Australian Aviation Industry. WRONG.

Can she fly? Does she have a pilots license? Or is she a self appointed Industry watchdog? And then if so, by whose authority and who has appointed both her and her POM Husband to police the local flying and other distant communities?

Pray for the day when some real down to earth proper aviators return to run the airfield.

How many of us would be more than happy to frequently fly in for a visit?

Thank you for this information. The web page for live flight information canno be loaded.

It's there near the strip. But not showing up in this website.

Yes - I can take you in my Cesna 747-400 anytime.

The airport is hidden under the trees. It looks better that way.

all you people saying Mrs Smith in a pom....you are idiots! She is from the South East fools!!

Do you know what date the airstrip openned at Warburton?

julia.burke@irititja.com

Great to find your web site with relevant information for a flying visit. Keep up the good work guys.

Emirates flight to Dubai - showing in departures as going to Singapore ???????

Can't seem to find the strip. Is it still in existence? Just looks like a paddock!

I would like to know what music/sounds were playing when we arrived at Ayers Rock airport. It set a good and appropriate atmosphere resulting in a calming effect.

Good evening. As a recent passenger arrival and a resident of Sydney, my wife and I were appalled that we could not ascertain/find directions to the shuttle bus to "Park & Pay" building on the periphery of the Airport. Your wandering attendants had no idea; NO signage. We were tired, it was late, and eventually found out that Park & pay are not allowed to erect signage. GREAT STUFF. How dumb is this. We found the bus boarding site - eventually, after walking from one end of airport to the other. How the hell are overseas strangers going to find their way around ??? Don't worry about them. They'll be gone soon !!!

Next - Sydney Airport is (or should) be the GATEWAY to Australia. What a miserable, boring looking place it is. Why? It's merely a commercial venture. NOTHING to make overseas or interstate visitors feel - this place is so beautiful. Weeds all over the place - not a flowering shrub/garden in sight. Have alook at Changi, Singapore etc. & others.

Smarten yourselves up and make this boring airport a bit more 'user' friendly, that we Australians can be proud of.

Or don't you care?? Too busy pocketing obscene salaries? Over to you.

Anthony Williams. - tony.williams2@optusnet.com.au

Where is your website?

How long is your runway?

Lights and all weather?

Landing/takoff fees?

Fuel on site?