Ararat Airport (IATA: ARY, ICAO: YARA) serves Ararat, AU.
Ararat Airport (IATA: ARY, ICAO: YARA) is a public airport located 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) southwest of Ararat, Victoria, Australia, on the Western Highway,. It is owned and operated by the Ararat Rural City Council.
Type of Facility and Operations: Ararat Airport is a regional aerodrome primarily serving general aviation, charter, and corporate flight departments,. It does not have scheduled commercial airline service,. The airport's main function is as a gliding club, with operations including winch and wire launching,. It also supports pilot training, recreational flying, and serves as an important facility for emergency services, such as firefighting aircraft during bushfire seasons.
Notable Features: The airport has two runways:
- Runway 12/30: 1,240 meters (4,068 ft) long, asphalt surface,.
- Runway 04/22: 660 meters (2,165 ft) long, grass surface,.
It is located at an elevation of 1,008 ft (307 m) above mean sea level,.
Current Status: Ararat Airport is currently operational, with its main function as a gliding club and supporting general aviation and emergency services,. The airport operates on Australia/Melbourne time.
*Sources researched: airservicesaustralia.com, en.wikipedia.org, skyaccess.com, grampianspoint.com.au, metar-taf.com*
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Where is Ararat Airport located?
Ararat Airport is located in Ararat, AU, at an elevation of 1008 ft. Its IATA code is ARY and ICAO code is YARA.