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Yarrawonga Aerodrome Information Package

1. General Information

ICAO Code: YYWG
Location: Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia
Coordinates: 36°01’07″S 146°01’08″E
Elevation: 424 ft (129 m) AMSL
Time Zone: AEST (UTC +10:00) / AEDT (UTC +11:00 during daylight saving)

2. Operational Information

Aerodrome Operator: Moira Shire Council
Contact: +61 3 5871 9222 (Council Office)
ATIS/AWIS: Not Available
Operating Hours: Uncontrolled, available 24/7
Lighting: Available – PAL on CTAF frequency
CTAF Frequency: 126.7 MHz
Airspace Classification: Class G
Nearby Controlled Airspace: Mildura CTA, Avalon CTA, and Melbourne CTA (refer to ERSA & VTC for details)

3. Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighting
01/19	1,143m	30m	Asphalt	PAL Available
05/23	850m	18m	Grass	Not Available

Declared Distances: Refer to ERSA
Runway Strength (PCN): Available in ERSA
Taxiways & Apron: Asphalt and grass, with designated parking areas

4. Arrival & Departure Procedures

Circuit Altitude: 1,400 ft AMSL
Inbound Traffic: Broadcast intentions on CTAF 126.7 MHz within 10NM
Joining Circuit: Standard overhead joining procedures at 1,900 ft AMSL
Departing Procedures: Climb to 1,900 ft AMSL before leaving the circuit
Noise Abatement: Avoid overflying residential areas to the southeast
Recommended Reporting Points:
Lake Mulwala: (NW of aerodrome)
Yarrawonga Town: (SE of aerodrome)

5. Ground Facilities & Services

Fuel Availability: Avgas 100LL (Self-service, call-out available)
Aircraft Parking: Apron and tie-down areas available
Maintenance Services: Limited; contact local operators
Hangarage: Available on request
Fire & Emergency Services: Local emergency response (000)

6. Weather & NOTAMs

Local Weather Station: Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) – Check METAR/TAF
Windsocks: Located midfield near runway intersections
NOTAMs: Check NAIPS or Airservices Australia briefing system before flight

7. Nearby Navigation Aids & Airspace Considerations

VOR/DME: Albury (ALB) – 38NM NE
NDB: Shepparton (SPT) – 50NM SW
Controlled Airspace Boundaries: Check current VNC and ERSA for updates

8. Local Procedures & Considerations

Bird & Wildlife Hazard: Moderate, caution advised, especially near dawn/dusk
Special Event Operations: Occasional aerobatic and ultralight activity
Preferred Runways: RWY 19 for prevailing winds
Local Flying Restrictions: Avoid low-level flying over Yarrawonga township

9. Emergency Procedures

Emergency Frequency: 121.5 MHz
Nearest Hospital: Yarrawonga Health (10 min drive)
Local Emergency Services:
Police: 000
Fire: 000
Ambulance: 000
Alternate Aerodromes:
Tocumwal (YTWL): 15NM W
Wangaratta (YWGT): 25NM S

10. Additional Contacts

CASA & Airservices Australia: www.casa.gov.au / www.airservicesaustralia.com
Local Operators & Flight Schools:
P&M Aviation Australia Training
- Chief Flying Instructor: Peter McLean
- Location: Hangar 19, 31–33 John Duigan Drive, Yarrawonga Aerodrome, Yarrawonga VIC 3730
- Contact: +61 415 406 413
- Email: pm@pmaviation.com.au
- Website: www.pmaviation.com.au
Jarden Aviation
- Chief Flying Instructor: Jack Jarden
- Location: Yarrawonga Aerodrome, approximately 2.5 km southeast of Yarrawonga Township
- Operating Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm, or by appointment
- Contact: Visit Website

Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Pilots must verify details through official sources such as ERSA, NOTAMs, and relevant flight briefing services before flight.