Airservices Australia ERSA Aerodrome Directory

YPPF — Parafield Airport

Location: Adelaide, SA · Airspace: Class D (Control Tower active during operating hours) · Elevation: 57 ft AMSL

ERSA Operational Overview

Parafield Airport (YPPF) is South Australia’s leading aviation training aerodrome. Access complete ERSA runway data, Bolivar VFR arrival points, and CASA exam deficiency guidance.

Radio Frequencies & Runway Specifications

CTA / Tower Frequency: Parafield Tower 118.7 MHz / 124.2 MHz
ATIS Frequency: 120.9 MHz
Runway Layout: 03L/21R, 03R/21L, 08L/26R, 08R/26L
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

Substation Inbound Point
Bolivar Cement Silo
St Kilda Mangroves
Elizabeth Shopping Center

Noise Abatement Requirements

Avoid low flying over Salisbury residential areas. Circuit training restricted after 2200 local.

CASA PEXO Exam Gotcha Alerts for YPPF

CASA PEXO Exam Trap: Parafield Class D is bounded by Adelaide Airport (YPAD) Class C airspace steps starting at 1,500ft AMSL to the south.
Check Bolivar VFR entry requirements before entering Parafield CTA.

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