Echuca Airport — , Australia
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Distance & flight time from ECH
Echuca Airport
ECH serves Echuca, a historic river port town on the Murray River in Victoria, Australia. Echuca Airport is a small regional aerodrome primarily supporting general aviation, flight training, agricultural operations, and charter flights rather than scheduled commercial service. It gives access to the wider Murray River region, known for paddle steamer tourism, wineries, and farming communities straddling the Victoria–New South Wales border. Facilities are modest, typical of rural Australian airfields, with a sealed runway able to handle light aircraft. Locals and visiting pilots use ECH mainly for recreational flying, medical transfers, and seasonal agricultural work like aerial spraying. It has no terminal in the commercial-airline sense, reflecting its role as community infrastructure rather than a passenger gateway.
Runways at Echuca Airport (ECH)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1674 ft (510 m) | 59 ft (18 m) | GVL |
| 17/35 | 3615 ft (1102 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Echuca Airport (ECH)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.1 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 126.8 MHz |
Airports near Echuca Airport (ECH)
- Shepparton Airport (SHT) — 64.0 km (39.8 mi)
- Deniliquin Airport (DNQ) — 68.5 km (42.6 mi)
- Kerang Airport (KRA) — 86.7 km (53.9 mi)
- Benalla Airport (BLN) — 119.8 km (74.4 mi)
- Swan Hill Airport (SWH) — 140.9 km (87.6 mi)
- Wangaratta Airport (WGT) — 141.5 km (87.9 mi)
- Corowa Airport (CWW) — 144.5 km (89.8 mi)
- Melbourne Airport (MEL) — 168.4 km (104.6 mi)
ECH is sometimes confused with larger Victorian airports; it is strictly a general aviation field near Echuca-Moama, not a hub for airline passengers, so travelers seeking flights should look elsewhere.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Echuca Airport?
The IATA code for Echuca Airport is ECH.
What is the ICAO code for Echuca Airport?
The ICAO code for Echuca Airport is YECH. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.