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Airport at Strahan, Tasmania, Australia

Strahan Airport Strahan Airport facilities from edge of aircraft parking apron looking southeast IATA: SRN ICAO: YSRN Summary Airport type Public Owner/Operator West Coast Council Serves West Coast, Tasmania Location Strahan, Tasmania Elevation AMSL 66 ft / 20 m Coordinates 42°09′20″S 145°17′29″E / 42.15556°S 145.29139°E / -42.15556; 145.29139 Maps YSRN Location in Tasmania Interactive map of Strahan Airport Runways Direction Length Surface m ft 18/36 1,220 4,003 Asphalt Sources: Australian AIP and aerodrome chart[1]

**Strahan Airport** ([IATA](/source/IATA_airport_code): **SRN**, [ICAO](/source/ICAO_airport_code): **YSRN**) is an airport located 2 [nautical miles](/source/Nautical_mile) (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) west[1] of [Strahan, Tasmania](/source/Strahan%2C_Tasmania), Australia. It is the main airport for the [West Coast of Tasmania](/source/West_Coast%2C_Tasmania), and is owned and maintained by the [West Coast Council](/source/West_Coast_Council). The need for an airport in the area was suggested in the 1950s,[2] and suggestions for upgrades have occurred over time.[3][4][5]

## History and facilities

Proposals for an aerodrome at Strahan were made in 1937,[6] and 1950.[7][8]

Strahan Airport, previously known as Strahan Aerodrome,[9][10] has a north–south alignment and runs parallel to [Ocean Beach](/source/Ocean_Beach_(Tasmania)). Like the rest of West Coast Tasmania, Strahan Airport airspace is controlled from [Melbourne Airport](/source/Melbourne_Airport) in [Victoria](/source/Victoria%2C_Australia).

Helicopter and fixed wing flights operate from here for charter flights into the [south-west wilderness area](/source/South_West_Wilderness), or over locations in western Tasmania. In May 2019, [Par Avion](/source/Par_Avion_(airline)) commenced a thrice weekly service between Hobart and Strahan.[11]

Previously, in the 1970s, a runway was utilised at [Howards Plains](/source/Queenstown_Airport%2C_Tasmania) – just west of [Queenstown](/source/Queenstown%2C_Tasmania) and Strahan, and if weather conditions were difficult at Queenstown, Strahan would be the alternative landing location. Par Avion operated the service.

Lack of animal proof fencing has created a need for the landing strip to be checked and cleared before emergency landings by the [Royal Flying Doctor Service](/source/Royal_Flying_Doctor_Service).[12]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-AIP_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-AIP_1-1) [YSRN – Strahan](https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/ersa/FAC_YSRN_19MAR2026.pdf) ([PDF](/source/PDF)). [AIP](/source/Aeronautical_Information_Publication) En Route Supplement from *[Airservices Australia](/source/Airservices_Australia)*, effective 19 March 2026, [Aeronautical Chart](http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/SRNAD01-125.pdf)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Seeks Airport for Strahan"](http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article52767204). *[The Examiner](/source/The_Examiner_(Tasmania))*. Launceston, Tasmania. 17 January 1950. p. 4. Retrieved 31 July 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [Barnett push for airport upgrade](http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/144243106) *[The Mercury](/source/The_Mercury_(Hobart))* 3 November 2002

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [Air service lift for West Coast](http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/121255366) *The Mercury* 3 October 2004

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [Revamp of airport must consider cost](http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/119931240) *The Mercury* 6 March 2005

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["STRAHAN COUNCIL"](http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article68467860). *[The Advocate (Australia)](/source/The_Advocate_(Tasmania))*. Tasmania, Australia. 22 March 1937. p. 8. Retrieved 3 November 2018 – via National Library of Australia.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["AERODROME PROPOSAL"](http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article69214902). *[The Advocate (Australia)](/source/The_Advocate_(Tasmania))*. Tasmania, Australia. 14 April 1950. p. 9. Retrieved 3 November 2018 – via National Library of Australia.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Aerodrome Sought For Strahan"](http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article26742049). *[The Mercury](/source/The_Mercury_(Hobart))*. Vol. CLXVIII, no. 24, 939. Tasmania, Australia. 24 November 1950. p. 4. Retrieved 3 November 2018 – via National Library of Australia.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Henty, Denham (5 March 1965), [*Commonwealth offer on Strahan aerodrome*](https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/195065259), retrieved 3 November 2018

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Civil Aviation Act 1988 NOTICE UNDER SECTION 49 – TRANSFER OF LEASEHOLD INTERESTS TO THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY"](http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article237708891). *Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. Periodic*. No. P12. Australia. 9 June 1989. p. 67. Retrieved 3 November 2018 – via National Library of Australia.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["New Strahan flights a 'catalyst' for tourism growth"](https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/5975862/new-strahan-flights-a-catalyst-for-tourism-growth/). 26 March 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** [Airline runway wildlife put on notice](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-19/airline-runway-wildlife-put-on-notice/4208504?section=tas) *[ABC News](/source/ABC_News_(Australia))* 19 August 2012

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