Airfields

Colac Airfield operates in the Colac Otway Shire and is classified as aeroplane landing area. While this airfield is within the shire boundaries, the Council takes no responsibility for the safety of people on board or for damage incurred to aircraft. The onus is on pilots to ensure this airfield is suitable for landing.

The Apollo Bay Airfield is now managed by the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA). More information about the Apollo Bay Airfield is available on the GORCAPA website.

Colac Otway Shire Council advises pilots check local weather conditions with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and conduct a precautionary air search of the airfield before landing.

Colac Airfield

Where is Colac Airfield?

235 McKays Road, Irrewarra, about five nautical miles north-east of Colac.

How many runways?

Colac Airfield's NORTH-SOUTH runway is currently closed to the public.
If you are flying into the airfield, please use the EAST-WEST runway. This temporary closure is due to fire management operations.

There are two runways for landing.

• 09/27 bitumen sealed runway, 885 metres long and 12 metres wide.  

• 18/36 grass runway, 630 metres long – however, use of this grass runway could be restricted due to wet ground conditions.

Runway Lighting

There is PAL + AA lighting on the 09/27 East West runway. 

The lights are activated via VHF frequency 119.65, 3 bursts of one second, each within five seconds.

Is NOTAM available?

No, Colac Airfield does not have Notice to Airman available, meaning pilots do not receive information about potential hazards at the airfield or on a flight route.

Does Colac Airfield have staff?

No, as the airfield is not a licensed airport it is unattended. 

Are there landing fees?

Avdata Australia collect landing fees on behalf of Colac Airfield. The airfield’s management committee uses fees for ongoing maintenance and upgrades.

Other information

• Radio air traffic information is available through the common traffic advisory frequency, on VHF 126.7  

• Fuel is supplied by IOR Aviation Pty Ltd. JET A1 and AVGAS 100LL available 24 hours, self-serve bowser. Payment method via IOR Aviation tag for account holders or via the Fuelcharge APP. Phone: 1300 457 467

• For additional fuel supply information contact Colac Aero Club 0408 519 888 or 0409 231 221.

For additional information call 03 5232 9563 (recorded message).