Dunwich Airport (SRR)

North Stradbroke Island, AU 🇦🇺 Small Airport

ICAO

YDUN

IATA

SRR

Elevation

260 ft

Region

AU-QLD

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: YDUN

Local Code: Not available

Location: -27.519005° N, 153.427618° E

Continent: OC

Type: Small Airport

Keywords: Straddie

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Dunwich Airfield (YDUN), also known as North Stradbroke Airfield, serves primarily as a destination for private aviators and hosts popular "fly-in" events, rather than commercial passenger flights. Traveler sentiment is generally positive, especially regarding the unique experience of flying into the island and the welcoming atmosphere for the aviation community. The airfield offers basic but functional amenities for visiting pilots and their passengers.

What Travelers Love

Community Events: The airfield is renowned for its monthly "fly-in breakfast" events, which foster a strong sense of community and offer a unique social experience for private pilots and enthusiasts.
Scenic Location and Island Access: Pilots appreciate the opportunity to fly directly onto North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah), providing direct access to its natural attractions and laid-back lifestyle.
Basic Amenities: The office and amenities building offers essential facilities, including a lounge, beverage making facilities, and restrooms, which are appreciated by private flyers.
No Landing Fees (for some): Members and those attending the popular fly-in breakfasts can often land without incurring landing charges.

Common Complaints

Runway Conditions: The 865-meter grass over gravel runway requires caution after heavy rain and has an uphill slope to the south.
Animal Hazards: Kangaroos, wallabies, ducks, and other wildlife can pose an animal hazard on the runway, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.
Wind Conditions: Strong southerly or south-easterly winds can create turbulence or windshear, particularly on approach to Runway 15.
Limited On-Island Transportation: While a crew car is available, it requires prior arrangement, and other on-island transport options for private flyers are limited to local buses, cycling, or scooter hire.
Breakfast Availability: For the popular fly-in breakfasts, food can be depleted quickly, suggesting that early arrival is recommended.

Dunwich Airfield offers a charming and unique destination for private pilots, fostering a strong aviation community through its regular fly-in events. While it lacks the extensive facilities of commercial airports, its basic amenities and direct access to North Stradbroke Island make it a favored spot, provided pilots are mindful of the grass runway conditions and potential wildlife hazards.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`15/33`	2919 ft	- ft	X	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	`125.7 MHz`
MISC	MISC	`114.4 MHz`
MISC	MISC	`121.3 MHz`
MISC	MISC	`123.9 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

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