Orbost Airport Explained

Orbost Airport
Iata:RBS
Icao:YORB
Type:Public
Operator:East Gippsland Shire Council
City-Served:Orbost, Victoria
Location:Marlo, Victoria
Elevation-F:94
Coordinates:-37.79°N 148.61°W
Pushpin Map:Australia Victoria
Pushpin Label:YORB
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Victoria
Metric-Rwy:Y
R1-Number:07/25
R1-Length-M:1,140
R1-Surface:Grass/sand
Footnotes:Sources: Australian AIP and aerodrome chart[1]

Orbost Airport is an uncontrolled aerodrome located 394km east of Melbourne and 5NM northeast[1] of Marlo, near Orbost, Victoria, Australia. Orbost Airport is a certified airport, conforming to regulatory standards published by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)[2]

Orbost Airport accommodates an estimated annual aircraft movement of between 1,000 and 1,500 flights and plays a strategically important role in times of fire emergency and to connect locals with health services in metropolitan Melbourne. The airport was awarded ‘National Small Regional Aerodrome of the Year in 2021 and again in 2023 by the Australian Airports Association. Key factors cited for the win included the airport's commitment to vegetation management, upgrading security and wildlife-proof fencing, and landside improvements, resulting in enhanced safety for all stakeholders.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. , Aeronautical Chart
  2. Web site: Orbost Airport.
  3. Web site: Media Release: Orbost Airport's triumph at AAA National Industry Awards 2023.