Bathurst Airport
Bathurst Airport (IATA: BHS, ICAO: YBTH) is an airport serving Bathurst, New
South Wales, Australia.
Located in the Central Tablelands, Bathurst Airport is served by one airline,
Regional Express Airlines (Rex). The airport's history dates to just prior the
Second World War when local politicians campaigned for an airport for Bathurst.
The war prompted the Federal Government to establish the aerodrome during the
war years, immediately following the war commercial air services commenced with
passenger flights to Sydney.
Today several flying schools operate at the airport and it is used frequently by
trainee pilots during their navigation training. There are no landing charges
for aircraft under 2,000 kg (4,400 lb which makes it a popular option as a
destination for many pilots, mostly trainee pilots from Bankstown and Camden
Airports in the Sydney Basin.
The airport has two primary runways: one sealed and one brown gravel (with large
grass area either side of gravel). The airport also has one secondary runway
used for glider traffic. The sealed runway, taxiway and apron have lighting
facilities which are pilot-activated.
Regional Express
Airlines (REX) flies Bathurst to Sydney three times daily. The airline also
runs between Bathurst and Parkes Once a day on Monday, Saturday and Sunday.
| Airport Name | ICAO / IATA | City served |
|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Airport | YBTH / BHS | Balranald, New South Wales |
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