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Airport

... Future Direction, Budget.

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To provide a major aviation transport facility that successfully competes with larger centres.

Airport Section OfficeCouncil has three airports located at Moree, Mungindi and Boomi.

The Moree Aerodrome is a CASA licensed facility, with 15 flights per week between Moree and Sydney and is the home base for a number of commercial agricultural and general aviation facilities, as well as local SES and the Moree Aero Club.

Mungindi is a sealed strip serving agricultural and general aviation users.

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Boomi has a gravel runway available for use by agricultural and general aviation users, as well as emergency operations.

Key challenges include funding for future cyclic maintenance requirements; compatibility development between aerodrome and adjacent users; retention and development of a viable and community friendly regular public transport service; user safety, security and amenity.

Future Direction

  • Manage the amenity airport in a manner that is both environmentally friendly and conducive to further
        development.
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  • Maximise the commercial potential while maintaining core aviation functions.