Airservices Australia ERSA Aerodrome Directory

YBAF — Archerfield Airport

Location: Brisbane, QLD · Airspace: Class D (Control Tower active during operating hours) · Elevation: 64 ft AMSL

ERSA Operational Overview

Archerfield Airport (YBAF) serves as Brisbane’s primary flight training center. Our ERSA guide provides Class D operations, Target stadium VFR reporting points, and Brisbane Class C boundary rules.

Radio Frequencies & Runway Specifications

CTA / Tower Frequency: Archerfield Tower 118.1 MHz / 123.6 MHz
ATIS Frequency: 120.9 MHz
Runway Layout: 04L/22R, 04R/22L, 10L/28R, 10R/28L (Dual parallel asphalt runways)
Circuit Height: 1,000 ft AMSL
Primary Airspace: Class D (Control Tower active during operating hours)

VFR Inbound Corridors & Noise Abatement

Key VFR Reporting Points

Target Football Stadium
Centenary Bridge
Goodna Inbound
Park Ridge Solar Farm

Noise Abatement Requirements

Strict noise abatement procedures over Residential Zones south of the airfield.

CASA PEXO Exam Gotcha Alerts for YBAF

CASA PEXO Exam Trap: Brisbane Airport (YBBN) Class C airspace lower limit overlies Archerfield at 1,500ft AMSL and 2,500ft AMSL steps.
Do not mistake Archerfield 04/22 for Brisbane primary runways during night approaches.

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