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Small airport

Newry (RFDS) Airstrip

ICAO AU-0459🇦🇺 Baines
Coordinates
16.0590°S, 129.2059°E
Elevation
332 ft (101 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NT
Time zone
Perth(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
2.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:29
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
17:08
Civil dusk
17:31

About 11h 16m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Newry (RFDS) Airstrip

Newry (RFDS) Airstrip is a small airport in Baines, Australia. It sits at an elevation of 332 ft (101 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,582 ft / 1,092 m. It observes Australia/Perth local time. The nearest airport is Newry Airport (NRY), about 3.5 nm to the ene.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 323,582 ft / 1,092 m85 ftDirtUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY BClass EControlledFL125FL245
D229 PBDSSpecial useDangerGND8500 ft MSL
R253 PBDSSpecial useRestricted8500 ft MSLFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Newry (RFDS) Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Newry (RFDS) Airstrip located?

Newry (RFDS) Airstrip is small airport located in Baines, Australia, at an elevation of 332 ft (101 m).

How many runways does Newry (RFDS) Airstrip have?

Newry (RFDS) Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 3,582 ft / 1,092 m.

What time zone is Newry (RFDS) Airstrip in?

Newry (RFDS) Airstrip is in the Australia/Perth time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Newry (RFDS) Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Newry (RFDS) Airstrip is approximately 2.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Newry (RFDS) Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Newry (RFDS) Airstrip is Newry Airport (NRY), about 3.5 nm to the ene, followed by Rosewood Airport and Argyle Downs Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Newry (RFDS) Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.