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Aeroplane landing areas

We are responsible for a number of Aeroplane Landing Areas (ALAs) in the region that are suitable for light aircraft landings.

PLEASE NOTE: The suitability of these airfields is not guaranteed due to infrequent use and inspection. Wildlife hazard and, in some cases, stock movement may exist so we advise caution when using. It is the pilot’s responsibility to contact the relevant Airport Reporting Officer for the latest condition report and permission to use.

  • Capella (YCEL)

    WAC 323     UTC +10
    23° 06.0′ S – 148° 00.0′ E     VAR 8.5° E

    AD OPR:

    • Central Highlands Regional Council, PO Box 21, Emerald, QLD, 4720.
    • Phone: 1300 242 686. Mob: 0408 194 913 FAX: 1300 242 687. Email: airport@chrc.qld.gov.au Web: www.chrc.qld.gov.au

    Movement area: 

    • RWY 18/36. 1.6° Mag.
    • RWY WID 10m. RWY LEN 985m.
    • RWS WID 60m graded and defined. RWS LEN 985m defined.
    • RWY surface: Unrated. 10m gravel surface with sealed THRs. OPS by day only permitted.

    Lighting: No lighting provided. Night OPS not permitted.

    CTAF: 126.7MHz

    Facilities:

    No animal proof perimeter, terminal shelter, toilets, telephone and/or taxi is AVBL.  Unlit PWI provided.  No signal circle is provided. Potential unsealed combined TWY / Apron area; east of THR 20.

    Notices:

    No terminal shelter, toilets, telephone and/or taxi is AVBL.  Stock proof perimeter fencing is provided.  Unlit PWI provided E of RWY.  One potential unsealed / unmarked TWY / Apron area; east of THR 18.

    Special Conditions:

    1. Prior permission required.
    2. Pilot to be satisfied that the ALA is suitable for their operation.
    3. Tyre pressure is in accordance with AIP ‘unrated pavements’.
      NOTE. Unsealed areas; not suitable in wet weather or after rain.
  • Dingo

    Dingo Aeroplane Landing Area (ALA) ELEV 443 (FT)

    WAC 3340     UTC +10
    23° 39.3′ S – 149°20.25′ E    VAR 9° E

    AD OPR:

    • Central Highlands Regional Council, PO Box 21, Emerald, QLD, 4720.
    • Phone: 1300 242 686. Mob: 0408 194 913 FAX: 1300 242 687. Email: airport@chrc.qld.gov.au Web: www.chrc.qld.gov.au

    Movement area: 

    • RWY 09/27.  78.7° Mag. RWY WID:  55m graded natural grass (common RWS WID).  RWY LEN:  979m graded natural grass. RWS WID:  55m graded width.  RWS LEN: 979m undefined / common with RWY LEN. RWY surface: Unrated. Graded natural grass, 55m WID for full 979m length. OPS by day only permitted.

    Lighting: No lighting provided. Night OPS not permitted.

    CTAF: 126.7MHz

    Facilities:

    No animal proof perimeter, terminal shelter, toilets, telephone and/or taxi is AVBL.  Unlit PWI provided.  No signal circle is provided.  Two potential unsealed combined TWY / aprons; either end of the RWY.

    Notices:

    PPR FM AD APR.  Assume birds activity, wildlife and stock hazards exist. Common RWY / RWS length. DAY USE ONLY. Commercial / charter OPS not permitted.

    Special Conditions:

    1. Prior permission required.
    2. Pilot to be satisfied that the ALA is suitable for their operation.
    3. Tyre pressure is in accordance with AIP ‘unrated pavements’.
      NOTE. Unsealed areas; not suitable in wet weather or after rain.
  • Duaringa

    Duaringa Aeroplane Landing Area (ALA) ELEV 500 (FT)

    WAC 3340, 3341    UTC +10
    23° 44.23′ S – 149° 39.9′ E    VAR 9.5° E

    AD OPR:

    • Central Highlands Regional Council, PO Box 21, Emerald, QLD, 4720.
    • Phone: 1300 242 686. Mob: 0408 194 913 FAX: 1300 242 687. Email: airport@chrc.qld.gov.au Web: www.chrc.qld.gov.au

    Movement area: 

    • RWY 02/20.  11.3° Mag.  RWY WID:  10m graded natural dirt.  RWY LEN:  1850m graded natural dirt.  RWS WID:  30m graded unmarked width within an ungraded / flyover width of 60m.  RWS LEN:  1850m undefined / common with RWY LEN.
    • RWY surface: Unrated. Graded natural dirt, 10m WID for full 1850m length. OPS by day only permitted.

    Lighting: No lighting provided. Night OPS not permitted.

    CTAF: 126.7MHz

    Facilities:

    No animal proof perimeter, terminal shelter, toilets, telephone and/or taxi is AVBL.  Unlit PWI provided.  No signal circle is provided. Potential unsealed combined TWY / Apron area; east of THR 20.

    Notices:

    PPR FM AD APR. Assume birds activity, wildlife and stock hazards exist. Common RWY / RWS length. DAY USE ONLY. Commercial/Charter OPS not permitted. BEWARE: DEEP EROSION / SCOURING MAY OCCURS TO THE RWY / RWS EDGE. LOW FRICTION GRAVEL RWY WITH LARGE AND IRREGULAR SIZE AND SHAPED GRAVEL.

    Special Conditions:

    1. Prior permission required.
    2. Pilot to be satisfied that the ALA is suitable for their operation.
    3. Tyre pressure is in accordance with AIP ‘unrated pavements’.
      NOTE. Unsealed areas; not suitable in wet weather or after rain.
  • Rolleston

    PLEASE NOTE**  ROLLESTON ALA IS CLOSED FOR FIXED WING OPS UNTIL LATE OCTOBER 2023 FOR RUNWAY RESTABILISATION WORKS

    Rolleston Aeroplane Landing Area (ALA) ELEV 1200 (FT)

    WAC 3340, 3341     UTC +10     YRLL
    24° 27.4′ S – 148° 37.7′ E –    VAR 9° E

    AD OPR:

    • Central Highlands Regional Council, PO Box 21, Emerald, QLD, 4720.
    • Phone: 1300 242 686. Mob: 0408 194 913 FAX: 1300 242 687. Email: airport@chrc.qld.gov.au Web: www.chrc.qld.gov.au

    Movement area: 

    • RWY 14/32: 140° Mag. RWY LEN 1148m and WID 15m. Marked graded RWS LEN 1208m. Surface: Unrated bitumen chip seal.

    Lighting:

    RWY 14/32 – Solar RWY edge lights for emergency OPS only provided. HAZARD WARNING: RWY THR end lights do not locate at the sealed RWY ends but are contained within the 30m clearways.

    CTAF: 126.7MHz

    Facilities:

    No terminal shelter provided. WDI provided. Telephone facilities NOT AVBL. Taxiway and apron provided.

    Notices:

    Assume bird activity, wildlife and stock hazards exist. Marked RWS is 45m. ACFT to park on south western edge of the apron. Assume TKOF, APCH and transition OLS infringements exist such as trees, power poles, PWI, fences and so on. DAY USE ONLY. Commercial/Charter OPS not permitted.

    Special Conditions:

    1. Prior permission required.
    2. Pilot to be satisfied that the ALA is suitable for their operation.
    3. Tyre pressure is in accordance with AIP ‘unrated pavements’.
  • Springsure

    WAC 3340, 3341 UTC +10 YSPI

    24° 07.9′ S – 148° 05.1′ E – VAR 9° E

    AD OPR:

    • Central Highlands Regional Council, PO Box 21, Emerald, QLD, 4720.
    • Phone: 1300 242 686. Mob: 0408 194 913 FAX: 1300 242 687. Email: airport@chrc.qld.gov.au Web: www.chrc.qld.gov.au

    Movement area: 

    • RWY 13/31: 123° Mag. RWY LEN 1208m and WID 15m. Marked graded RWS LEN 1208m and WID 45m. Surface: Unrated bitumen chip seal.
    • RWY 01/19: 10° Mag. RWY LEN 608m and WID 15m. Marked graded RWS LEN 608m and WID 45m. Surface: Unrated bitumen chip seal.

    Lighting: No lighting provided.

    CTAF: 126.7MHz

    Facilities:

    Terminal shelter provided (toilets and seats). Stock proof perimeter fencing is provided. Unlit WDI provided. Telephone facilities NOT AVBL. Ties down points in grassed apron area provided.

    Notices:

    Assume birds activity, wildlife and stock hazards exist. Marked graded RWS is 45m for both RWYs. ACFT to park on westernmost edge of the sealed and grass aprons located west of RWY 01/19. Assume TKOF, APCH and transition OLS infringements exist such as trees, power poles, PWI, fences and so on. DAY USE ONLY. Commercial/Charter OPS not permitted.

    Special Conditions:

    1. Prior permission required.
    2. Pilot to be satisfied that the ALA is suitable for their operation.
    3. Tyre pressure is in accordance with AIP ‘unrated pavements’.

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