Benfield Aerodrome

124.405 MHz

N53 9'40" W007 16'5"

EIBF

  • Benfield Aerodrome is located 3nm West of Portarlington in Class G Airspace
  • Elevation 260 ft AMSL
  • Designator EIBF
  • Runway 03/21 (Grass)
  • Benfield Aerodrome has one runway 503m x 20m, delineated by white runway edge markers. Markers at right angles to and adjoining the end lateral markers indicate the runway thresholds/ends off the usable runway.
  • The primary aircraft parking area is on the grass in front of the Hangar. Aircraft should be parked as far back from the runway as practicable.
  • Benfield Airfield is available for FunFly Aerosports Flying Club aircraft only, please contact the Aerodrome Accountable Manager with any queries.

Aerodrome Layout

Runway 21 Left Hand Circuit

Aircraft Departing Runway 21 should backtrack to use the full runway length for departure and climb straight ahead at VX or VY, then commence a climbing left turn at the Departure end of the runway to climb out towards the forest. Aircraft departing to the west should not turn west until at least 1500ft QNH and clear of the circuit. Aircraft remaining in the circuit should shall follow the tracks below and remain clear of the red areas. Engine RPM should be reduced as soon as practicable to minimise propeller noise.

Runway 03 Left Hand Circuit

Engine pre-flight runups should be completed before entering the runway to minimise noise at the 03 end of the runway. Aircraft departing Runway 03 should use the full runway length for departure.  At the departure end of the runway, make a slight left turn to avoid directly overflying any properties and climb to 1000ft at VX or VY before turning on route. Aircraft remaining in the circuit should not turn crosswind until approaching the railway line. Remain clear of the red areas. Engine RPM should be reduced as soon as practicable to minimise propeller noise.