Whyalla Airport

General Information

The Whyalla City Council has operated the Whyalla Airport since the ownership was transferred from the Federal Government in 1991.

Residence can fly to and from Adelaide on the following regular passenger transport company which operate out of the Airport.

• Regional Express Airlines

The flights duration to or from Adelaide is 45-50min.

Both airlines and three car hire companies; Hertz, Avis and Budget, utilise the terminal building to service their customers during scheduled air services. At all other times the terminal is unattended.

If you have any queries regarding flight schedules, passenger enquiries or car hire enquiries, details can be obtained through the local representative or 24 hour service numbers as shown below.

• Regional Express Airlines 13 17 13 Travelworld Whyalla 08 8645 8888 (business hours)
• Avis 13 63 33 Midwest Service Stn 08 8645 9331 (business hours)
• Budget 13 27 27 08 8645 5333 (business hours)
• Hertz 13 30 39 08 8645 3354 (business hours)

Terminal facilities include public toilets (including disabled), a freecall taxi telephone and a public telephone is located outside the building.  The airport is closed to the public between the hours of 9pm and 6am, (unless authorised).

Runways and Taxiways Details

The airport has two runways, three taxiways, general aviation apron, a sealed regular passenger transport apron and a lawned helicopter parking area.

Lighting

The main runway and taxiway have runway lighting installed for night time use, which is controlled by a PAALC (pilot activated aerodrome lighting control) system. Standby power is available for runway and taxiway lights.

ASIC

 Whyalla Airport Aviation Security Identification Card Application Forms

Other Facilities

Other facilities housed at the airport include:

• Refuelling facilities, owned and operated by Whyalla City Council (Avgas and Avtar are available by phoning the 24hr Airport number on 0417 842 459)
• Community owned and operated Aeroclub
• Hangar
• Pump House and associated fire fighting tank and equipment
• Power House with backup 90KVa generator.

Fees & Charges

Landing Fees ($/landing/1000kg)

• Military $5.00
• Aircraft < 5700kg $ 8.00
• Aircraft > 5700kg $11.00
• Regular use handling $200 P.A.

Passenger Head Tax

• Adult $7.00

Regular User fee

• (per annum) $200.00

Hangar Charges

• Monthly - Single Engine $ 75.00
• Monthly - Twin Engine $120.00
• Weekly $ 30.00
• Daily $10.00
• A monthly hanger keepers liability fee is applicable to all hanger users

Car Park Fees

Medium Term

• Daily $3.00
• Weekly $15.00
• Monthly $45.00
• Annual $150.00

Long Term

• Daily $6.00
• Weekly $30.00
• Monthly $90.00
• Annual $300.00

Purchase of medium term permits and long term cards can be arranged between the hours of 7am - 2:30am at the Whyalla Airport and between 9am - 5pm at the Whyalla City Council Civic Building (Cnr Forsyth Street and Darling Terrace).

All applications to be made through:

Airport Manager
08 8640 444 or 0417 842 459
(space is limited - preference given to regular users)