Benalla Airport — Benalla, Australia
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Benalla Airport
Benalla Airport, coded BLN, serves the town of Benalla in the state of Victoria, Australia, at an elevation of 569 feet. Notably, the airport maintains four runways, a relatively high number for a medium airport of its size, which supports its use as a gliding and general aviation center. Benalla sits in Victoria's northeast, in a farming region of open plains well suited to gliding and light aircraft activity. The multiple runway layout allows BLN to accommodate different wind directions and aircraft types without conflict. As a medium airport, it serves recreational pilots, local flight training, and agricultural aviation rather than scheduled passenger routes.
Runways at Benalla Airport (BLN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 3422 ft (1043 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | GRS |
| 08R/26L | 3422 ft (1043 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | PER |
| 17L/35R | 2356 ft (718 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | GRS |
| 17R/35L | 2356 ft (718 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | GRS |
Radio frequencies for Benalla Airport (BLN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | New CTAF as of 2017. | 125.6 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 125.2 MHz |
| PAL | Pilot Activated Lighting | 123.4 MHz |
Airports near Benalla Airport (BLN)
- Wangaratta Airport (WGT) — 30.7 km (19.1 mi)
- Shepparton Airport (SHT) — 56.7 km (35.2 mi)
- Corowa Airport (CWW) — 69.4 km (43.1 mi)
- Albury Airport (ABX) — 100.9 km (62.7 mi)
- Echuca Airport (ECH) — 119.8 km (74.4 mi)
- Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) — 130.4 km (81.0 mi)
- Deniliquin Airport (DNQ) — 145.9 km (90.7 mi)
- Melbourne Airport (MEL) — 161.9 km (100.6 mi)
Glider pilots and aviation clubs search BLN when checking runway orientation options at Benalla Airport before a cross-country flight. Others look up the code out of surprise at finding four runways serving such a small Victorian farming town, more than many far busier airports maintain.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Benalla Airport?
The IATA code for Benalla Airport is BLN.
What is the ICAO code for Benalla Airport?
The ICAO code for Benalla Airport is YBLA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.