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Small airport

Ballarat Airport

ICAO YBLT
Coordinates
37.5117°S, 143.7910°E
Elevation
1,433 ft (437 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-VIC
Time zone
Melbourne(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:09
Sunrise
07:37
Sunset
17:25
Civil dusk
17:54

About 9h 48m 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 Ballarat Airport

Ballarat Airport

Ballarat Airport is located 4 nautical miles west of Ballarat in the outer suburb of Mitchell Park, Victoria, Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 234,150 ft / 1,265 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
18 / 364,085 ft / 1,245 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
13 / 311,864 ft / 568 m98 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.000 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR126.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE CENTRE CClass EControlledGND8500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle236 ft1,781 ft
Obstacle236 ft1,752 ft
Obstacle236 ft1,768 ft
Obstacle236 ft1,962 ft
Obstacle236 ft1,932 ft
Obstacle236 ft1,785 ft
Obstacle236 ft1,965 ft
Obstacle236 ft1,677 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ballarat Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ballarat Airport?

The ICAO code for Ballarat Airport is YBLT.

Where is Ballarat Airport located?

Ballarat Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 1,433 ft (437 m).

How many runways does Ballarat Airport have?

Ballarat Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 4,150 ft / 1,265 m.

What time zone is Ballarat Airport in?

Ballarat Airport is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ballarat Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ballarat Airport is approximately 11.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ballarat Airport?

The nearest airport to Ballarat Airport is Ballarat Health Service Helipad (YXBT), about 3.9 nm to the se, followed by Trawalla Airport and Beaufort.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Ballarat Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.