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Small airport

Prairie Airport

ICAO YPRA
Coordinates
36.3072°S, 144.1390°E
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-VIC
Time zone
Melbourne(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:04
Sunrise
07:32
Sunset
17:28
Civil dusk
17:56

About 9h 56m 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 Prairie Airport

Prairie Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YPRA). It has 2 runways, the longest 2,952 ft / 900 m. It observes Australia/Melbourne local time. The nearest airport is Raywood Airfield (AU-0405), about 14.7 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

YPRA

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 272,952 ft / 900 mGUnlitOpen
04 / 221,968 ft / 600 mGUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF125.800 MHz
MISCMISC124.100 MHz
MISCMISC125.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

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

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 Prairie Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Prairie Airport?

The ICAO code for Prairie Airport is YPRA.

Where is Prairie Airport located?

Prairie Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Prairie Airport have?

Prairie Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 2,952 ft / 900 m.

What time zone is Prairie Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Prairie Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Prairie Airport is approximately 11° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Prairie Airport?

The nearest airport to Prairie Airport is Raywood Airfield (AU-0405), about 14.7 nm to the sse, followed by Pyramid Hill Airport and Derby Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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