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YARA

Ararat Airport · Ararat

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,008 ft / 307 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 126.70 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ararat Airport (YARA), located in Ararat, Australia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,008 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Ararat Airport
ICAO / IATA
YARA / ARY
Municipality
Ararat
Country
Region
AU-VIC — Victoria
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
1,008 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,068 ft / 1,240 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 125° / 305°
RWY 12 (125°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (305°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,165 ft / 660 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 55° / 235°
RWY 04 (55°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (235°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF CTAF
126.70 MHz
FSS MELBOURNE CNTR
126.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

YSWL
Stawell Airport
34 km / 19 nm
YHML
Hamilton Airport
90 km / 48 nm
YHSM
Horsham Airport
102 km / 55 nm
YWKB
Warracknabeal Airport
121 km / 65 nm
YMAVILS
Melbourne Avalon International Airport
153 km / 83 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026