Benalla Airport (YBLA)
Medium airport · Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Benalla Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBLA |
| IATA | BLN |
| Elevation | 569 ft (173 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 36°33'7" E 146°0'25" -36.55190, 146.00700 |
| Location | Benalla, Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 3,422 ft (1043 m) | 60 ft | GRS | No |
| 08R/26L | 3,422 ft (1043 m) | 60 ft | PER | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 2,356 ft (718 m) | 60 ft | GRS | No |
| 17R/35L | 2,356 ft (718 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
Benalla Airport at a glance
Benalla Airport is a medium airport in Benalla, Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as BLN. The field elevation of 569 ft (173 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBLA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 08L/26R — offers 3,422 ft (1043 m) of grs surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08L points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBLA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Benalla Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wangaratta Airport | YWGT | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Shepparton Airport | YSHT | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Corowa Airport | YCOR | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Albury Airport | YMAY | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Echuca Airport | YECH | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Benalla Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 569 ft field elevation of Benalla Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Benalla Airport
What is the ICAO code of Benalla Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Benalla Airport is YBLA, and its IATA code is BLN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Benalla Airport above sea level?
Benalla Airport sits at an elevation of 569 feet (173 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Benalla Airport located?
The airport lies at -36.5519, 146.0070 — in Benalla, Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wangaratta Airport, about 31 km away.
Does YBLA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBLA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Benalla Airport?
Benalla Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 08L/26R, measures 3,422 ft (1043 m) with a GRS surface.