Airstrips

The Shire owns and operates airstrips at Augusta and Margaret River.  For all landing permissions, Pilots are required to email [email protected] with the subject title “Airstrip Landing Permission” attention Airstrip reporting officer.  All landings are recorded.

General airstrip operations

Pilots are requested to climb as soon as possible within the airstrip perimeter.
Pilots should maintain appropriate altitudes when flying in the vicinity of the airstrip i.e. 1500’ AGL for overfly and 1000’ AGL for the circuit.

Pilots are requested to adopt climb or cruise power settings as soon as possible after reaching an altitude of 500ft.
Pilots should avoid residential areas when possible, and otherwise remain above 1500ft AGL and limit any orbits of the town area.

Further information

• Margaret River Aerodrome Plan 2007
• Margaret River Airstrip – Fly Friendly Guidelines