Airstrips

The Shire owns and operates airstrips at Augusta and Margaret River. Pilots should call the reporting officer for user information on 9780 5255 (ask to speak with Works Administration) or 0409 805 255 (emergency call out phone, operated ONLY after hours). 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 over fly and 1000’ AGL for 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
• Augusta Airstrip Information Sheet Jan 2022
• Margaret River Airstrip Information Sheet Jan 2022