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Notes
Short (440m), marginal airstrip.
Bare Base
This is one of the RAAF's three "bare bases", ready for activation in case of a crisis.
Bare Base
This is one of the RAAF's three "bare bases", with all the infrastructure in place to be activated in case of a crisis.
Good beach
Good beach nearby but track was hard to find!
Strip condition
The strip has recently been upgraded, including markers. It is very smooth.
Fuel
There seems to be differing rates for AVGAS. Might pay to ring ahead to negotiate.
Pure Hospitality
They offer comfy accommodation and fabulous meals, well worth a visit!
Good to visit the Rock!
Its just a short stroll to the shops and the Rock. Well worth a visit.
Great Hide away
If you want to get a way from it all. This strip is just around 1000 km north from Perth. Well worth it!
re: Tom Price Airport
Thanks for the correction. It's hard to find AU airport info, and a lot of what I have is inaccurate -- I've fixed the lat/lon as you suggested.
Tom Price Airport
Tom Price Airport is currently sparse of traffic, and only accommodates the Royal Flying Doctor's Service and a few recreational flyers who want to get up their practice. This used to be the main airport for Tom Price, however since the airport in Paraburdoo was built it has become somewhat disused. Plans are going ahead to rebuild the Tom Price airport however no estimated date has been given. Also the Latitude and Longtitude for this airport are somewhat incorrect. The correct coordinates are 22.746°S, 117.869°E at an altitude of approximately 700m (2300ft). Runway length is approximately 760m (2500ft).
Australia's busiest air base
This is the RAAF's busiest base by aircraft movements, and serves as an alternate landing site for the U.S. NASA space shuttles.
Bunbury Aero Club
On arrival at the Bunbury Airport, be sure to call into the newly renovated Aero Club building. We are open 7 days a week and our pilot shop sells maps and charts. Come and say hi and have a drink on the deck for a great view of the strip!
KGI
Flying in here I am always amazed at the size of the holes in the ground. There must be some awfully big rabbits in these parts.
PER
This airport has to hold some sort of record for the number of SID's and STAR's. I guess they want to make it look like a big place. ATC seem to think they are at Chicago or somewhere.
One thing in very short supply is ramp space, and the delays in getting to the runway (particularly early in the morning - everyone seems to want to depart at 0600) are unbelievable.
A very clean and pleasant city though.
Balgo Hill
🔗 Sun, 22 Nov 2009
— Anonymous Flyer at Balgo Hill Airport, Australia
Sh#t Hole