🇦🇺 Yerranderie Airfield

Yerranderie Airfield (AU-0357) is a remote, uncertified airstrip located in Yerranderie, Australia.

• Type of facility: It is a "bush strip" with a complex ownership structure, falling under the jurisdiction of both Wollondilly Council and NSW National Parks, with a small section also being part of Blue Mountains National Park land.
• Runway information: The airstrip's surface is sandy loam, which drains well after rain.
• Known uses: Historically, it has been used for access to the remote town, particularly after the Burragorang Valley was flooded in the 1960s, cutting off road access,. It has been used for tourist flights, pilot training, and by residents for essential access and supplies,. Crucially, it serves as a vital second access route for the community, especially when the main road is closed due to weather or bushfires, and is used by emergency services for firefighting and other operations,.
• Historical significance: Pioneer aviation legend Jim Hazelton began using the land as an airstrip in the early 1960s. Valerie Lhuede, a long-term resident who gifted her land to the State Government and Wollondilly Council, intended for the airstrip to be retained for community use,. The airstrip has been in continuous operation since before Wollondilly Council zoning and the gazetting of Yerranderie Regional Park.

*Sources researched: judyhannan.com.au, ourairports.com, ouryerranderie.com, nationalparks.nsw.gov.au, casa.gov.au*