Locted in the scenic Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Goulburn city is strategically located such that it provides an amalgamation of city facilities and a country lifestyle. A general aviation airport located approximately 7 km to the south of Goulburn city - Goulburn Airport is owned and operated by the Goulburn Mulwaree Council.
Goulburn Mulwaree enjoys a population of 27,277 people and extends over an area of 3232 square kilometers.
In the 1990s, several suggestions were put forward to have Goulburn airport serving as a secondary international airport to Sydney. However this suggestion could not be implemented because of the hilly terrain and frequently overcast and foggy weather at Goulburn, which made the idea of inception of a major international airport here seem an impracticality.
The runaway length of Goulburn Airport is 4210 feet and the runaway elevation 2141 feet. The runway of the airport is paved with asphalt. The airport lies at 151° 50' 0" E longitude and 33° 50' 0" S. The IATA code of Goulburn Airport in Australia is GUL, while the ICAO code is YGLB. The airport has an IFR facility which allows landing of aircrafts even during bad weather conditions and in the dark.
The Goulburn airport in Goulburn serves the city by carrying passengers, mails and freights out and into the city. Some airlines operate flights to this airport from several destinations.
The Goulburn airport is maintained as per the international standard of airport maintenance and management. The facilities offered at the Goulburn Airport for the convenience of the passengers, aircrafts and crew are as follows,
- Baggage Carts
- Telephone booths
- Flight Information Monitors
- Medical Services
- Restrooms
- Internet Access
- Security
- Aviation fuel
- Pilot Lounge
A tourist destination of considerable repute, Goulborn and its surrounding districts are home to several tourist attractions. These include the spectacular Bungonia Gorge which offers exciting options for bushwalking, the historic town of Berrima, and the happening night life of Canberra.
Flightshotelstours.com gives detailed information on Goulburn Airport and flights to Goulburn.
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