Aviation

Owned and operated by the Rural City of Wangaratta, the Wangaratta Aerodrome is located close to the Hume Freeway, 7km south of the city. 

The aerodrome is a hub of activity and provides for general aviation, emergency services and occasional RAAF flights. The aerodrome is home to a number of aviation businesses offering services and maintenance to aircraft, as well as a recreational club. The site offers commercial and recreational hangars, and has been identified for further expansion with an industrial estate as identified in the Wangaratta Aerodrome Master Plan 2017.   

 

 

Aircraft Maintenance & Servicing 

Maintenance and Servicing is available from businesses located at the Aerodrome 

Location

Aerodrome facilities

Air Services AIP

ERSA FAC/NOTAM - Click here 

 
Runways 

18/36 

  • 1640m sealed runway  
  • Code 3C classification,  
  • 30m width.  
  • Runway strip width 150m 

09/27 

  • 530m grass runway  
  • Code 1B classification 
  • 18m width 
  • Runway strip width 60m 
Aerodrome Lighting (18/36)
  • Runway edge lighting  
  • Threshold lighting
  • End lighting 
  • Taxiway Edge lighting 
Navigational Aids
  • Pilot Activated Runway Lighting
  • Illuminated Wind Indicator
  • Aerodrome Frequency Response Unit (AFRU)
Airport Facilities
  • Regular Public Transport (RPT) apron
  • General Aviation (GA) apron 
  • Grassed tie-down areas for light aircraft parking
  • Terminal facility 
  • Various aviation support facilities
Aircraft Refuelling
  • Jet A1 fuel and Avgas
  • Bowser operation accepting payment by card

Aircraft Parking Fees

  • No charge for first 3 days
  • Daily fee after 3 days $10.50 per day - Payment via Easy Park 
  • Monthly fee $187
  • Annual fee $1,500

 

 

 

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