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Information for pilots and visitors to Orbost Airport.
Announcement
Overview
Orbost Airport (YORB) is a certified airport in accordance with CASA requirements and is located approximately 6km southeast of the Marlo township off Marlo Aerodrome Road, and approximately 394km east of Melbourne and 211km southwest of Merimbula.
The airport was awarded National Small Regional Aerodrome of the Year in both 2021 and 2023, by the Australian Airports Association.
Airside access is restricted to authorised personnel only and is secured with 24/7 CCTV, which includes number plate recognition for incoming vehicles.
Orbost Airport has adopted a “No Drone Zone” policy with visible signage erected at various locations around the airport's perimeter. Drone operators wishing to fly drones in close proximity to the airport are encouraged to download the Open Sky App.
Orbost Airport does not currently have landing or parking fees.
The airport currently supports:
- Emergency services such as Air Ambulance Victoria, Victorian Police Airwing and aerial firefighting support.
- Local and visiting recreational flights.
- Local and corporate charter flights.
- Angel Flight services.
- Aerial surveying.
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Runways
Orbost Airport has one code 1B runway with the following dimensions:
Runway 07/25
- Type: Code 1B sealed, spray seal.
- Dimensions: 1,140m long, 18m wide, facing east west.
Pilots and/or aircraft operators requiring detailed physical characteristics of the airport, please refer to AIP-ERSA.
Aircraft operators operating into Orbost Airport with aircraft exceeding the runway code and physical characteristics published in AIP-ERSA must complete the Orbost 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
Orbost 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 07/25.
- Taxiway lighting on Taxiway A and Taxiway B.
- Apron lighting on the main apron and an Illuminated Wind Indicator (IWI).
Fuel facilities
Orbost Airport does not have fuel available. The closest airports with Avgas and Jet A1 fuel available is Bairnsdale Airport and Mallacoota Airport.
Aprons and Aircraft Parking
The airport apron is a code B apron. Theapron is located directly in front of the passenger terminal directly offtaxiway Alpha and is available for overnight parking with prior notice. Allovernight parking must be through prior notice as requested in AIP-ERSA for theARO to provide instructions. Tie down points are not provided; however,aircraft can tie back to the grassed area to the northeastern edge of theapron. The airport does not provide tie down ropes. The apron and aircraftparking areas are monitored by 24-hour CCTV.
Taxiways
The airport has two code B taxiways.
Taxiway Alpha is a code B sealed taxiway 11.5m wide commencing midway from runway 07/25 leading directly to the main apron and terminal building.
Taxiway Bravo is a code B sealed taxiway 7.5m wide commencing midway from runway 07/25 leading directly to the DEECA Airbase apron connecting to the main apron.
