Maryborough Aerodrome Advisory Group

The Maryborough Aerodrome is about 2.8km northwest of Maryborough township. It is operated and managed by us as an Airplane Landing Area (ALA), with expert advice from the Aerodrome Advisory Group.

The Advisory Group from 2023 to 2025:

Neville Boyle
Ian Carfrae
Rod Brown
Anthony Ohlsen

We are now seeking expressions of interest for membership of the Aerodrome Advisory Group from 2026 to 2028. The EOI closes on Friday 27 February, 2026.

Under the Terms of Reference approved by Council in December 2025, the group will comprise of 5 members:

1 Emergency services representative
1 Local resident
1 Flight training provider
2 Aerodrome Tenants

Members will be appointed based upon the following criteria:

Knowledge of Aerodrome operations
Business acumen
Community development
Community asset management

Fill in Expression of Interest Form here >

(closes Friday 27 February 2026)

Background information

Safety and operation improvements follow Aerodrome Taskforce report

In July 2021 Council appointed a six-person Taskforce to assist with the development of a Business Case and Master Plan around the future operation of the Aerodrome.

The Report provided an update on the progress of the Taskforce to date, as well as recommendations and options regarding short- and long-term risks and operations in operating the facility.

In 2022 the Aerodrome business case was published and featured plans for the long term management and operation of the aerodrome.

Since the business case was published, Council has carried out some projects to improve the aerodrome infrastructure and its safety with the help of the Regional Airport Program round 3. The projects include:

Improving fencing to prevent kangaroo entry
Tree management to ensure safe angles of approach to the main runway
Replacing the airport water main
Power backup via battery or generator

From 2025-2027 Council have also received funding from the Regional Airports Program round 4 to complete the following works:

Pilot-activated lighting
Aircraft radio alert systems
Helipad tower refurbishment
Refuelling facilities (check)
Runway and taxiway resurfacing
Tie-down areas and parking improvements

Maryborough Aerodrome Taskforce report received

During the March 2022 Ordinary Council Meeting Councillors received a Report prepared by the Maryborough Aerodrome Taskforce.

The Report provides an update on the progress of the Taskforce to date, as well as recommendations and options regarding short-and long-term risks and operations in operating the facility.

Apart from receiving the Taskforce Report, Council supported five recommendations at the meeting that were all endorsed by Councillors:

Re-join the Australian Airports Association.
Obtain an independent assessment of risk management issues at Maryborough Aerodrome that identifies, prioritises and estimates costs for works on ground, an updated inspection and maintenance regime and a pilot notification and ‘permission to land process
Commence priority works that can be undertaken within the 2021-22 Operations budget
Refer the allocation of funds for more extensive priority works at the Aerodrome to the 2022-23 Council Budget process
Apply for funding under Round 3 of the Regional Airports Program

For leasing opportunities, please contact us on 03 5641 0610 and we will provide you with the necessary contact information.