Onslow Airport is located south
of the coastal town of
Onslow in
Western Australia
Western Australia (commonly abbreviated as WA) is a state of Australia occupying the western percent of the land area of Australia excluding external territories. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to th ...
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Pilbara
The Pilbara () is a large, dry, thinly populated region in the north of Western Australia. It is known for its Aboriginal peoples; its ancient landscapes; the red earth; and its vast mineral deposits, in particular iron ore. It is also a glo ...
region.
The airport is used for FIFO, private charter, general aviation, Royal Flying Doctor Services and Virgin Australia Regional Airlines who operated 8 services per week.
The airport is owned and operated by the Shire of Ashburton.
Airlines and destinations
See also
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List of airports in Western Australia
This is a list of airports in the Australian state of Western Australia.
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List of airports
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Aviation transport in Australia
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Operation Potshot
Exmouth Submarine Base, called Operation Potshot, was a United States Navy base at Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia during World War II. Exmouth Gulf on western Australia was selected as the site for US Naval base as it was thought at the time ...
References
External links
Airservices Aerodromes & Procedure Charts
Pilbara airports
Shire of Ashburton
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