JINDABYNE AIRSTRIP (YJIN) OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
ELEVATION 3,400 AMSL GPS Ref - S 36 25.6 E 148 36.1
FREQUENCY CTAF 126.7 Area 120.75 Melbourne Centre (confirm in ERSA)
MAIN STRIP 12/30 TORA 990m - 850m x 45m smooth compacted granite gravel with slight uphill gradient on 30.
CROSS STRIP 09/27 760m x 30m smooth grass (use only when strong winds prohibit the use of the main strip. Land 27, take off 09 preferred due terrain).
Fly Neighbourly
All circuits to North
Avoid overflying the township below 5000 AMSL, reduce power & RPM if safe to do so. DOWNWIND and BASE legs clear of built up area where possible.
NO FUEL at YJIN (Jindabyne Aero Club Members only Avgas PN)
Fuel available at Cooma YCOM, approx. 20 nm ENE of Jindabyne. See ERSA
Fuel also available at Polo Flat YPFT, approx. 25 nm ENE of Jindabyne See ERSA
LANDING FEES - Nil UFN
PERMISSION - Not Required
WEATHER
The Jindabyne area prevailing wind is generally from the northwest. If the wind strength is 25kts + from the NW to SW expect strong sink on 30 and severe to extreme turbulence in the Jindabyne Valley. It is not recommended to approach the Jindabyne area in GA aircraft if Westerly winds aloft exceed 25 kts, less for LSA etc, unless you are very experienced and familiar with the area and you and your aircraft are capable of handling the conditions.
Rotor activity will be present in SW-NW winds over 25kts. Generally there will be a primary rotor in the Thredbo Valley and a secondary rotor in the Jindabyne Valley & over the lake. This secondary rotor seems to catch pilots over the lake near the township. Don’t ask me how I know this!
There is no AWIS at Jindabyne. The Cooma AWIS will generally report wind strength from 5%-25% below actual strength at YJIN. Temperature at Jindabyne generally about 1-2 deg. lower than Cooma. Underground wx
Try these Jindabyne Aero Club members for local weather and airstrip condition information:
Bob Young President 02-6456 2237 0400 196 115
Paul Duncan Vice Pres. 02-6456 7052 0448 473 366
Michael Fischer Secretary 02-6457 1049 0429 406 129 Skype:snowmike1
Ian Funnell Treasurer 02-6457 1191 0408 613 691
ANIMAL HAZARD
Kangaroos, sheep, deer or goats may be on the strip at any time, but especially early morning and late afternoon. Inspection is recommended. A low pass may be necessary.
AIRCRAFT PARKING
Designated aircraft parking area at the eastern end of the main runway near the main gate, in the lee of a large embankment. Park aircraft facing into the prevailing Westerly winds. Own tie downs required. Generally, parking is ok anywhere off the runways but watch out for rabbit holes, depressions, rocks and stumps.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Jindabyne Taxis 02 6457 2444 131 008
HWY Rental Hire Cars 02 6456 2117
Jindabyne Tourist Information Centre NPWS 02 6450 5600
http://www.snowymountains.com.au/
