Location
36 44.0 S, 147 10.0 E
The airfield is approximately one kilometre north of Mount Beauty. It is immediately north of the hydropower station regulating pondage and approximately one kilometre east of the Kiewa Valley Highway.
Proprietors
Alpine Shire Council, Great Alpine Road, Bright, Vic.
Ph: 5755 0555
Mount Beauty Airfield Management Association Inc.
Contact: Phil O'Bryan 0412 990 622
Elevation
1100 feet (335m) Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL)
Airstrip
Runway direction 14/32
Single Runway, surface sealed to 10m width. Useable length is approximately 905m.
CTAF
126.00 MHZ
Parking
There is a general aviation all weather parking area with cable tie downs on the western side of the airstrip and on the northern side of the terminal building and facilities.
Activities
- General aviation
- Seasonal firebombing
- Aerial ambulance
- Sailplane gliders (winch and air-tow launching)
- Ultralights
- Microlights
- Hang gliders
- Para-gliders
- Radio controlled models
Communications
All users should use an air band radio to monitor aircraft movements on 126.00.
All radio equipped aircraft must communicate with other aircraft on 126.00.
GA visitors must be vigilant for non-radio equipped aircraft.
Caution
- Grass surrounds of the strip may become soft after heavy rain.
- The Gliding winch is in the paddock approx. 800m NW on the extended centerline of runway 32
- Runway threshold 32 is permanently displaced 220m
- Right hand circuits when operating off runway 32
- Take off using runway 14 not recommended for powered aircraft due to steep terrain, rwy upslope, possible severe turbulence and down drafts near hills
- Animal hazards (kangaroos, birds and stock) exist
- Power lines and sensitive area 1km SW of strip
Fly neighbourly
The Mount Beauty Airport Management Association welcomes aviators to use the facility and enjoy the surrounding panoramic scenery and the hospitality of the town. In return, we ask that pilots avoid flying over the town except when approaching to land if conditions require the use of runway 32.
Where operationally possible we encourage powered aircraft to use runway 14 for landings and 32 for takeoffs.
Cost
The airport is managed and maintained by the Airport Management Association using fees collected from airport users and leasees. To assist the Management Association to maintain this facility we ask that pilots pay a landing fee of $10 per visit. A collection box for the fees is located at the front of the terminal building.
Tourist information
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