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Col Campbell and Dick Smith

Great Lakes Airport was officially opened November 2nd. 2003

Pictured above is Col Campbell and Dick Smith.

Great Lakes Airport (Kepper Field)

  Aircraft wishing to land at Great Lakes Airport (YGRL) should contact
 KFT Investments, on 03 9727 8000  for an update of  first  point of contact and current airport activities and services.

  Lighting:  P.A.A.L.C automatic runway lighting on runway 08/26. Displaced thresholds for night landing. Backup generator with automatic switchover.
Frequency: 122.2 MHz

  Windsocks: One at runway intersection, the other at threshold of 26, both lit.

Opening Day
  Location: WAC 3470 37o 50.53' S 148o 00.00' E
Approx. 6 km North of Lakes Entrance township on Colquhoun Road.

  Location Code: YGRL

 Elevation: 260 ft at runway intersection

  Communications: Multicom 126.7 Melbourne centre 124.0
Transponders must be used in Mode C.
Lakes Entrance Airfield

PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS

Lakes Entrance Airfield
Runway 08/26 Runway 13/31

 Bitumen: 18m x 1180 m
 Uphill grade: is 2.7% to runway intersection then gradual transition to flat. 
 Average Grade: 2.0%

 Gravel:  18m x 670 m
  Uphill grade: on 31 is 0.9%

  Facilities: Concrete hardstand for turbine and transport category aircraft off taxiway at Western end of runway 08/26.  Fully equipped passenger terminal and observation platform.  Hangars available for all categories of aircraft.
  Procedures: Left hand circuits to all runways.  Pilots must observe the airfield at Kalimna (YLKE) and maintain a minimum altitude of 2500ft until abeam this airfield when descending downwind for runway 26.  Note the presence of tall trees on final to runway 26.  Approach calls and traffic separation must be maintained on Multicom 126.7

Aerial View - Click Image to Enlarge View

  Construction: Construction generally conforms to or exceeds ALA standards but the safety of all operations is strictly the responsibility of the pilot in command of the aircraft. Runway gradients may inhibit visibility and pilots must confirm that both runways are clear before landing or takeoff.

  Magnetic Variation: 12o E

  Time Zone: UTC + 10

Weather Area:  30

  Parking: Light aircraft may park adjacent to the concrete hardstand.

Landing Fee

 Casual $15 Ultra Lights & 2-Seater Singles
Private Single $20 < 5700 Kg
Private Twin $25 < 5700 Kg
No Charge for Emergency Services Aircraft

*All other Aircraft & Parking fees by arrangement*


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