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 Strahan Airport facilities from edge of aircraft parking apron looking southeast | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||
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Strahan Airport (IATA: SRN, ICAO: YSRN) is an airport located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) west[1] of Strahan, Tasmania, Australia. It is the main airport for the West Coast of Tasmania, and is owned and maintained by the 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]
- ^ a b YSRN – Strahan (PDF). AIP En Route Supplement from Airservices Australia, effective 13 June 2024, Aeronautical Chart
- ^ "SEEKS AIRPORT FOR STRAHAN". The Examiner. Launceston, Tasmania. 17 January 1950. p. 4 Section: The Examiner WOMEN'S SECTION. Retrieved 31 July 2011 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ 3 November 2002 (The Mercury – ABIX via COMTEX) Tasmanian Senator Guy Barnett says an upgrade of Strahan Airport would require support from all three tiers of government. Barnett said the poten... Barnett push for airport upgrade.
- ^ 3 October 2004 (The Mercury – ABIX via COMTEX) A new regular air service to Strahan on Tasmania's west coast could create tourism opportunities when it commences in November 2004. West Coast M...Air service lift for West Coast.
- ^ 6 March 2005 (The Mercury – ABIX via COMTEX) West Coast Mayor, Darryl Gerrity, says the proposed $A2.5m upgrade of Strahan airport should consider ongoing maintenance of the site. The upgrade... Revamp of airport 'must consider cost'.