Announcement

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Runways

Bairnsdale Airport has two code 1B runways with the following dimensions:

Runway 04/22

• Type: Code 1Bsealed, spray seal.
• Dimensions:1,098mlong, 18m wide, facing east west.

Runway 13/31

• Type: Code 1Bsealed, spray seal.
• Dimensions: 852mlong, 18m wide, facing north south.

Pilots and/or aircraft operators requiring detailed physical characteristics of the airport, please refer to AIP-ERSA.

Aircraft operators operating into Bairnsdale Airport with aircraft exceeding the runway code and physical characteristics published in AIP-ERSA must complete the Bairnsdale Airport Pavement Concession Form with 48 hours prior notice and submit it to our aerodromes team for assessment and approval. The form can be requested at AERODROMESTEAM@egipps.onmicrosoft.com.

Airport Lighting

Bairnsdale Airport has airfield ground lighting which can be manually activated by pilots using PAL and is supported by standby power. The following lighting is available at the airport:

• Low Intensity Runway Lighting (LIRL) on runway 04/22.
• Taxiway lighting on Taxiway A, Taxiway B, first 50m of Taxiway C and the northern half of runway 13 after the runway intersection.
• Apron lighting on the main apron, Air Ambulance Patient Transfer Station apron and an Illuminated Wind Indicator (IWI).

Bairnsdale Airport has 24-hour self-service Avgas & Jet A1 fuel available with the facility being monitored by 24-hour CCTV. World Fuel Services are the current supplier and handling agent, all enquiries relating to the fuel facility should be made directly with World Fuel Services on the number provided in AIP-ERSA.

The fuel facility was upgraded in January 2025 with new larger industry compliant Avgas and Jet A1 tanks, filtering systems and associated pipe work to support faster fuel flow rates. The upgraded tank quantities are as follows:

• Avgas – 36,700 litres.
• Jet A1 – 76,700 litres.

Primary Apron:

• Located directly in front of the passenger terminal.
• Available for short-term parking; overnight parking permitted with prior notice.
• Parking should start from the eastern edge to allow daily users unrestricted access.

Secondary Apron:

• Located 90m down taxiway Charlie off taxiway Alpha.
• Accommodates up to 4 small code B GA aircraft.
• Two inground tie down points available.

Third Parking Area:

• Approximately 190m down taxiway Charlie off taxiway Alpha.
• 3 parking positions, each with inground tie down points.

General Notes:

• Tie down ropes are not provided by the airport.
• All overnight parking must be arranged in advance as per AIP-ERSA requirements. Contact the Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) for instructions.
• All parking areas are monitored by 24-hour CCTV.

Air Ambulance Patient Transfer Station Apron:

• ‍Parking on this apron is restricted to Air Ambulance, RFDS and HEMS aircraft ONLY.

The airport features four Code B taxiways and one Code A taxiway:

Taxiway Alpha

• Type: Code B, sealed
• Width: 11.5 metres
• Route: Begins at Runway 13 threshold, extends 760 metres east to the DEECA Airbase apron and links to Taxiway Bravo and Taxiway Charlie.

Taxiway Bravo

• Type: Code B, sealed
• Width: 11.5 metres
• Route: Starts at Runway 22 threshold, runs 215 metres north to the DEECA Airbase apron and links to Taxiway Alpha.

Taxiway Charlie‍

• Type: Code B, sealed
• Width: 11.5 metres
• Route: Begins 405 metres east of Runway 13 threshold, connects to overnight parking aprons, continues 320 metres north to Charlie 2 and Charlie 3.

Taxiway Charlie 2

• Type: Code A, unsealed
• Width: 7.5 metres
• Route: Starts at the northern end of Taxiway Charlie, extends 155 metres north to a hangar.

Taxiway Charlie 3

• Type: Code B, sealed
• Width: 12 metres
• Route: Begins at the northern end of Taxiway Charlie and runs 115 metres west to a hangar.

The Bairnsdale Airport Masterplan was developed by Rehbein Airport Consulting and adopted by Council in August 2020.

The Master Plan will assist in guiding the future development of Bairnsdale Airport both as a physical site and as a business.  The key driver for this Masterplan is to support Council’s objective to facilitate and support economic and community development through the provision of appropriate infrastructure and services.

Council intends to use this Masterplan to assist in developing commercial opportunities while attracting new business and investments to the airport. Council’s direction for Bairnsdale Airport is to support its community through:

• Planning protection for larger aircraft to capture any future opportunities that could support and encourage interest in the region for business development and tourism opportunities; and
• Informed development of airport land to focus on and support the existing aviation related functions and emergency support aircraft activities.

Read the Bairnsdale Airport Masterplan.

Bairnsdale Airport is considered the second busiest airport in Regional Victoria for Air Ambulance Victoria patient retrievals. As a result, East Gippsland Shire Council was successful in its application for funding through the Regional Airports Program (RAP) round 3 to construct a dedicated Patient Transfer Station. This was constructed in 2025 and will play a significant role in supporting Air Ambulance Victoria, paramedics and ambulance staff, and patients requiring the Air Ambulance service.

If you are flying into Bairnsdale Airport(YBNS) let the East Gippsland Aero Club know. The aviation enthusiasts have great clubrooms (including the Beaufort Bar) in one of the old original RAAF World War II Bellman hangars.

The East Gippsland Aero Club currently has around 50 active members and are always seeking to attract new members from the East Gippsland community who have an interest in aviation.

‍Background:

Gippsland Ultralight and Leisure Flyers(GULF) was originally formed in 1982, operating at a large grazing property 'Redcourt', to the west of Bairnsdale. The club then moved to Yarram Aerodrome for several years. 

The current East Gippsland Aero Club was formed by the GULF members and new facilities were established at Bairnsdale Airport with members spread from Mallacoota to Melbourne.

‍Objectives:

Members can benefit from other people's experiences in aviation with one primary goal: to make flying safe and enjoyable for all. Meetings are the last Sunday morning of the month in Hangar 2 at Bairnsdale Airport at the end of Prendergast Road. Barbecue lunch for a nominal fee.

‍Contact:

For contact details see the East Gippsland Aero Club website: Bairnsdale Airport - East Gippsland Aero Club