Location:
36 43 S, 146 53 E
Two nautical miles south of Porepunkah located in the Buckland Valley on the east side of Mount Buffalo National Park.
Elevation
935 ft Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL)
Grass strip
Runway direction 18 / 36
Runway length 820mt
Runway width 30mt
Runway 36 slopes down towards the north by 2 degrees
CTAF
126.0 MHZ
Activities
- G.A
- Ultralights
- Microlights
- Hang gliders
- Para-gliders
- R/C model aircraft
- Sailplanes - aerotow (seasonal)
Arriving by air
Prior to arriving, visiting aircraft are required to REGISTER TO LAND AT YPOK.
If you have any questions the Duty ARO can be contacted on 0490 175 178
NOTE:
- High terrain to the west and east of the airfield and within circuit
- Access roads at northern and southern ends of the runway
- Night landings are not permitted
- Runway may become soft after heavy rain
- Regular hang-gliding and paragliding activities in the valley.
Runways and communications
The YPOK runway is grass and 820 metres. Runway directions are 18/36, with 36 sloping down to the northern end by 2 degrees. YPOK has an elevation of 935ft ASL. The CTAF frequency is 126.0 MHZ and CTAF calls should be made at 10 miles and also at 5 miles as the terrain can block radio transmissions.
Fly neighbourly
Normal aircraft operations are from 8am (Sunday 9am) until 8pm. Departures prior to 8am (Sunday 9am) are allowed but must immediately fly away from the airfield and valley to reduce noise and should not return before normal operating hours. No continuous engine test runs are permitted outside normal hours. Continuous circuits or circuit training is not allowed at any time.
Webcam and weather station
Take a look at the latest weather prior to arrival or departure.
VIEW WEBCAM AND WEATHER STATION
Cost
A landing donation for airfield upkeep - $10 per visit. Conations can be made on the airfield website at www.ypok.org.au.
Contacts
Porepunkah Airfield Association Inc
President mobile: 0421 021 562
Duty ARO mobile: 0490 175 178
Email: info@ypok.org.au
Website: www.ypok.org.au
Taxi Service
Bright Taxi - 0423 015 152