Wedderburn Airport

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Wedderburn Airfield
Summary
Airport type Private
Owner NSW Sport Aircraft Club
Serves Campbelltown, New South Wales, Greater Western Sydney
Location Wedderburn, New South Wales
Elevation  AMSL 850 ft / 259 m
Coordinates 34°10′48″S150°48′30″E / 34.18000°S 150.80833°E / -34.18000; 150.80833 Coordinates: 34°10′48″S150°48′30″E / 34.18000°S 150.80833°E / -34.18000; 150.80833
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YWBN
Location in New South Wales
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
17/35 950 3,117 Asphalt
Sources: AIP [1]

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Overview

The airfield was established to provide club members with a low cost option for owning and operating their aircraft. The operating costs of the airfield are paid through club membership fees and leasing of hangar space. The grounds are maintained by a caretaker who resides on site. It is reported that the annual operating cost under this model is approximately $65,000. [3] The airfield has become more popular with recreational flyers following the closure of Hoxton Park Airport in 2008. Upgrades to airport facilities have been completed progressively as funds permit and include the sealing of the entire length of runway 17/35 in 2008 and ongoing works to seal the apron and taxiway areas.

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In addition to regular flying club events, Wedderburn holds an annual open day and fly-in, an event that includes displays of a variety of home-built, ultralight, historic and military aircraft as well a barbecue and family friendly activities. The event is intended to be a social gathering for club members and an opportunity for interested members of the community to look around the facilities. In previous years, money raised has been donated to organisations such as CareFlight. [4]

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Facilities

Wedderburn airfield has a single runway, aligned 17/35 measuring approximately 950 m (3,120 ft) long. The strip has been progressively upgraded using funding from club members and was sealed to full length in 2008. There is currently no night lighting available, limiting the airport to daytime visual flight rules operation only. As Wedderburn caters to small recreational and general aviation category aircraft, the facilities are limited to use by aircraft not exceeding 4,000 kg (8,800 lb) maximum takeoff weight. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 YWBN – Wedderburn  (PDF). AIP En Route Supplement from Airservices Australia , effective 01 March 2018
  2. 1 2 Welcome to the NSW Sport Aircraft Club Website
  3. ↑ Williamsdale Airfield Cost Benefit Analysis
  4. ↑ NSW Sport Aircraft Club Inc Wedderburn Open Day
  5. ↑ Aviation Safety Investigation Report 199201747
  6. ↑ Investigation Number:200302847
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