Merimbula Airport
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Use Australian English|date=May 2013}}
{{Infobox airport
| name = Merimbula Airport
| nativename =
| image =
| IATA = MIM
| ICAO = YMER
| type = Public
| owner =
| operator = Bega Valley Shire Council
| city-served = Merimbula, New South Wales, Australia
| location =
| elevation-f = 7
| website = [https://begavalley.nsw.gov.au/services/airport Bega Valley City Council: Airport]
| coordinates = {{coord|36|54|31|S|149|54|05|E|region:AU-NSW|display=inline,title}}
| pushpin_map = New South Wales
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in New South Wales
| pushpin_label = YMER
| metric-rwy = y
| r1-number = 03/21
| r1-length-m = 1,602
| r1-surface = Asphalt
| footnotes = Sources: Australian AIP and aerodrome chart{{AIP AU|YMER|name=Merimbula}}, [http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/MERAD01-129.pdf Aeronautical Chart] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120411074229/http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/MERAD01-129.pdf |date=11 April 2012 }}
}}
File:Kendell Airlines Saab 340A (VH-KDP) at Merimbula Airport.jpg operated by Kendell Airlines at Merimbula Airport, 1998]]
Merimbula Airport {{airport codes|MIM|YMER}} is an airport serving Merimbula, New South Wales, Australia. It is located {{convert|1|NM|0|lk=in}} south of Merimbula and is owned and operated by Bega Valley Shire Council.
Facilities
The airport is at an elevation of {{convert|7|ft|0|abbr=on}} above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 03/21 with an asphalt surface measuring {{convert|1602|x|30|m|0|abbr=on}}. This runway is equipped with night lighting and precision approach path indicators. The airport receives a low volume of traffic and pilots are required to communicate via a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to safely co-ordinate arrivals and departures. Both Avgas and Jet A1 fuel is available. A Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) is located at the southwestern end of the airfield.
In 2019, a $4.4 million upgrade of the small terminal facility was completed, providing new arrivals, security screening and baggage handling areas, as well as additional car parking.{{cite web|url=https://roadsonline.com.au/contractor-completes-merimbula-airport-4-4m-upgrade/|title=Contractor completes Merimbula Airport $4.4M upgrade|publisher=Roads and Infrastructure Australia|date=20 December 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://the-riotact.com/step-ahead-for-merimbula-airport-and-merimbula-aldi/256467|title=Step ahead for Merimbula Airport and Merimbula Aldi|author=Ian Campbell|publisher=RiotACT|date=18 July 2018}} This was followed by upgrades to the runway to allow operation of large turboprops like the Q400 and ATR 72 which were completed in early 2022.{{cite web|url=https://aboutregional.com.au/merimbula-airport-reopens-after-wet-weather-delays/|title=Merimbula Airport reopens after wet weather delays|author=Albert McKnight|publisher=AboutRegional|date=
March 2022}}
Airlines and destinations
{{airport-dest-list
| QantasLink | Sydney{{cite news |last1=Doak |first1=Emily |last2=Wallace |first2=Simon |title=Qantas delays new regional routes due to COVID uncertainty |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-15/qantas-delays-new-routes-in-regioona-nsw-due-to-covid-19/13060254 |access-date=15 January 2021 |work=ABC Riverina |publisher=ABC News|location=Australia|date=15 January 2021 |language=en-AU}} Seasonal: Melbourne
| Rex Airlines |Melbourne, Moruya, Sydney[http://www.rex.com.au Regional Express]}}
Statistics
Merimbula Airport was ranked 59th in Australia for the number of revenue passengers served in financial year 2010–2011.Fiscal year 1 July – 30 June{{cite web|url=http://www.bitre.gov.au/publications/ongoing/files/WebAirport_FY_1986-2011.xls |title=Airport Traffic Data 1985-86 to 2010-11 |publisher=Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) |date=May 2012 |access-date=8 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180211/https://www.bitre.gov.au/publications/ongoing/files/WebAirport_FY_1986-2011.xls |archive-date=24 March 2012 }} Refers to "Regular Public Transport (RPT) operations only"
{{Bar graph
| title = Annual passenger and aircraft statistics for Merimbula Airport
| bar_width = 19
| width_units = em
| label1 = 2001-02
| label2 = 2002-03
| label3 = 2003-04
| label4 = 2004-05
| label5 = 2005-06
| label6 = 2006-07
| label7 = 2007-08
| label8 = 2008-09
| label9 = 2009-10
| label10 = 2010-11
| data_type = Revenue passengers
| data_max = 66,000
| data1 = 20,194
| data2 = 22,057
| data3 = 34,794
| data4 = 49,234
| data5 = 57,732
| data6 = 64,881
| data7 = 63,904
| data8 = 54,718
| data9 = 52,210
| data10 = 51,299
| col2_data_type = Aircraft movements
| col2_data_max = 3,200
| col2_data1 = 2,281
| col2_data2 = 2,633
| col2_data3 = 2,664
| col2_data4 = 2,754
| col2_data5 = 3,004
| col2_data6 = 2,956
| col2_data7 = 2,912
| col2_data8 = 2,811
| col2_data9 = 2,791
| col2_data10 = 2,889
}}
In popular culture
Electronic dance music duo Flight Facilities take their name from a company founded by band-member Hugo Gruzman's grandfather in the 1960s, based at Merimbula Airport.{{cite web|url=https://awol.com.au/made-in-merimbula/961|title=Made In Merimbula|author=Katie Cunningham|publisher=awol.|date=9 December 2014}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{ASN|MIM}}
{{Portal bar|New South Wales|Aviation}}
{{Airports in Australia}}
{{Airports in New South Wales}}
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