Bunbury Airport – BUY Bunbury
Bunbury Airport (BUY) is a public airport located 5 miles from the city center of Bunbury, Australia. BUY Airport is the only airport servicing the city of Bunbury and is mainly used for general aviation, emergency services, and pilot training. Bunbury City Council runs BUY Airport, which is owned, by the city of Bunbury.
In 1965, the city council started planning an airstrip with the help of the Department of Civil Aviation and professional aviators. After four years, the airstrip finally became operational. BUY-Bunbury became a registered airport with the Civil Aviation Authority.
Best Time to Visit
This airport has a single runway and acts as the base of several flying schools namely the AirChartersWest, Bunbury Flying School, Bunbury Aero Club, and AirSportsWA. Both airport and flying schools are approved by the Recreational Aviation Australia.
Throughout the years, this airport had several upgrades. In 2008, a new patient transfer building was constructed to provide better facilities for its passengers. Several renovations were made including the addition of new hangers, a parallel taxiway, helipad, and rescue helicopter base. Bunbury Airport mainly serves the cities of Bunbury, Dalyellup, and Eaton.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visitors will find several hotels near the airport. The Mercure Bunbury Sanctuary Gold Resort is a popular 4-star hotel 0.2 miles off the highway. This hotel is nestled between lakes and gardens along the Pelican Point. The Discovery Parks – Bunbury Village is another hotel with excellent reviews. Both hotels are located in Bunbury.
