Benalla Airport — Benalla, Australia

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Looking for the Benalla airport code? Benalla Airport's IATA code is BLN (ICAO: YBLA).

Distance & flight time from BLN

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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
08L/26R3422 ft (1043 m)60 ft (18 m)GRS
08R/26L3422 ft (1043 m)60 ft (18 m)PER
17L/35R2356 ft (718 m)60 ft (18 m)GRS
17R/35L2356 ft (718 m)98 ft (30 m)GRS

Radio frequencies for Benalla Airport (BLN)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFNew CTAF as of 2017.125.6 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR125.2 MHz
PALPilot Activated Lighting123.4 MHz

Airports near Benalla Airport (BLN)

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.