Central Darling Shire is the largest Shire in NSW and yet has the smallest population. It covers an area about the size of the main island of Tasmania and yet has a population of less than 2,000 people.
Please find below all required Airfield information for Menindee. Airfield Information:
Airfield: Menindee Abbreviation: State: NSW
Latitude: 32o22’S Longitude: 142o25’E
Magnetic Variation: 9oE Type of Airfield: Unlicensed
Elevation: 220ft WAC Chart: 3458
Airfield Operator: Central Darling Shire Council
Po Box 165
Wilcannia NSW 2836
Phone Number: 08 80915927 (Engineering Department)
Fax Number: 08 80915175
Runway Information: 01/19 Bitumen Sealed 1280m. 15/33 Red Sand/Clay 915m
Lighting: Solar Lights Contact SES 08 80914286 or RFS 0880914359
Windsock: Adjacent to Intersection
Special Procedures: Caution Animal hazard. TV antenna 100ft AGL 1nm on extended centre line RWY 01.Strip U/S after 2mm rain
Radio Frequencies:
Landing Permission: Not Required Landing Fees: Nil
Fuel: Nil Toilets: Not Available
Public Phones: Not Available Drinking Water Available: No
Nearest Town: Menindee 3nm SE
Taxi: Arrange for a pickup from Menindee Maiden’s Hotel. Signify arrival by overflying Hotel
Accommodation: Menindee Hotel 08 80914208 Burke & Wills Motel 08 80914313
Phone: 0880 838900
council@centraldarling.nsw.gov.au
Tourism NSW offers a wide range of information on events, accommodation, attractions and tours, as well as the ability to make online bookings. Please note that this link will take you away from the Council website and onto the Tourism NSW website. Also make sure you visit www.visitbrokenhill.nsw.gov.au for further local information.