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Bendigo Airport operations

Aeronautical information, conditions of use and airport fees and charges.

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Airport location

Bendigo Airport is located approximately 6 kilometres from Bendigo's city centre. 

Aeronautical information YBDG:

  • Latitude: 36 44.22 S 
  • Longitude: 144 19.47 E 
  • Variation: 11 DEG East 
  • Elevation Above Sea Level: 710 ft 
  • Reference: World Aeronautical Chart: WAC 3469, 3470 
  • ICAO Code: YBDG 
  • IATA Code: BXG
Runway 05/23

A partially paved runway of 767 metres long and 18 metres wide.

Subject to restrictions/closures during wet periods.

Runway 17/35

A bitumen code 3 runway 1,600 metres long and 30 metres wide. 

Users requiring pavement concession should contact the Airport Manager.

Navigation landing aids

RNAV (GNSS) Runway 17 and Runway 35 
Runway 17/35 Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL) 119.3 
Three illuminated wind indicators  
AWIS phone 03 9280 5643 and 128.15

Taxiway apron

Sealed apron immediately west of runway 17/35 is available for tie down and short-term parking. The area directly in front of the terminal building is for charter and ambulance aircraft. 

Long term parking is available north of the main apron, follow MAGS.

Fuel facilities

AVGAS and JetA1 available.

Skyfuel AVGAS and Jet A1, H24 self-service bowsers accepts Mastercard, Visa and Skyfuel Carnet card. For site information and orientation contact: 

0418 862 100 or 0417 780 280

www.skyfuel.com.au

Bendigo Airport Conditions of Use

The Bendigo Airport Conditions of Use govern the way in which you use the Bendigo Airport and any services at the airport. When you land, operate or use services at Bendigo Airport you accept these terms and conditions.

Bendigo Airport Fees and Charges

All users that do not opt for an annual user option will be billed on a monthly basis at the per landing/per day rates.

Annual fee registration

The annual fee options are valid from July 1 until June 30 each year and you must re-apply each year.  

If you would like to apply for an annual fee, please complete the registration form. This form is to be used for both the annual user fee and annual parking fee.   
 

Annual fee registration form

Fee exemption

Charity flights and special events can apply for an exemption from landing fees by seeking prior approval from the Bendigo Airport Manager.

To apply, please complete the exemption form one month prior to the event date. If the exemption is submitted outside of this timeframe, Bendigo Airport cannot guarantee submission will be assessed and processed before the event date.

Approval of the exemption is at the discretion of the Airport Manager.

Fee exemption request form

Crane operators

Crane installation in Bendigo Airport protected areas

Bendigo Airport has made it easier for you to notify us of any crane installation or erection that may breach the Bendigo Airport obstacle limitation surface. 

There's a minimum height that aircraft can travel: 

  • 500ft (150m above ground level) in regional areas 
  • 1,000ft (300m) above ground level in built-up areas 

This minimum height requirement generally means that cranes do not threaten aircraft. However, this changes significantly when aircraft are operating to or from an aerodrome, with aircraft take-off and approaches extending out for many kilometres. 

It is a federal offence to erect a crane and breach the aerodrome obstacle limitation surface without providing sufficient notice to Bendigo Aerodrome. 

The infringement can attract a fine of 250 penalty units - currently $222 per unit - resulting in a potential infringement of $55,500. This is in addition to other potential WorkSafe Victoria breaches, including potential criminal charges under Victorian workplace manslaughter legislation, in the event of an accident.

By providing information, you allow us to better inform pilots operating to and from the Bendigo Aerodrome via a NOTAM (Notices to Airmen). Working together, we can provide information to pilots or take further measures where required such as a temporary closure of a runway. We also cover our legislative requirements to advise pilots of temporary obstacles and/or take necessary steps to ensure safe operation wherever possible. 

 

When do I need to notify Bendigo Airport? 

If operating within a 6km radius of Bendigo Airport, you must notify us of any plans to erect a crane unless you meet any of the below criteria:

  • The erected crane is below 4m AGL and not within or directly near the aerodrome boundary
  • The erected crane is below the height of nearby existing structures or vegetation/terrain (nearby structures must be within 20m of crane)
  • The erected crane is less than 45m AGL max height and is greater than 4km radius from the aerodrome boundaries (see below map for buffer zones)
  • The erected crane is more than 6km radius from Bendigo Airport
  • The 4km radius is the most important area and within that, areas that align with our runways, such as East Bendigo Industrial Estate, are by far the most critical

Bendigo Airport Boundary Map shows examples of the 4km and 6km radius from the boundary fence. 

If in doubt, ask us! We're happy to investigate and decide whether a NOTAM needs to be issued. We'll also let you know the outcome so that you can plan better for the future. 

 

How do I notify Bendigo Airport? 

Submit the Bendigo Airport Crane Form.  

An email will be forwarded to our aerodrome staff advising them of your plans. We'll assess the requirements and raise a NOTAM. We'll confirm via email once processed. Note this may take up to 48 hours, so please ensure that you provide at least 2 business days to process wherever possible. 

We understand that things that don’t always go to plan and emergencies happen. If you're unable to allow 48 hours' notice, please contact our 24hr on-call emergency ARO hotline on 0499 700 128. This phone number should only be used in emergencies.

Information for crane operators: Operating cranes in an airport’s protected air…
Bendigo Airport Crane Notification Form

Drone safety

The rapid increase in drone operations in the vicinity of airports is a concern for airport and aircraft operators across the country. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has recently introduced new rules to better protect people and aircraft from drone operations. The new rules focus on the operation of recreational drones and restrict their use in the vicinity of airports, places of assembly, near people and emergency operations. 

Additionally, commercial drone operators should be aware of restricted and no-fly areas around Bendigo. The City encourages drone operators to familiarise themselves with the new safety rules which are available at CASA’s drone website.

For more information, please visit CASA's website. 

Civil Aviation Safety Authority: Drones

Helicopters

Currently no designated landing point is provided for helicopters.  

Contact

For more information please contact us:

[email protected]

0499 700 128