Q) Can anyone operate at Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield ?

A) Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield is a private airfield that welcomes all forms of recreational aviation. Provided your aircraft is suited to the runways etc, you're most welcome. Commercial ventures such as flight training centres and maintenance facilities should contact WBMA Management for additional guidelines.

 

Q) What does it cost to become a Watts Bridge Member & how do I join?

A) Membership is currently $114.00 per year.
There is also a once-off Membership Application and Processing Fee of $114.00
To become a member, download the Membership Application Form and return it to the address on the form.

[ CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM ]  
 

Q) What does it cost to land at Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield?

A) There are NO landing fees at Watts Bridge. Pilots and groups using Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield must take out Membership and by so doing contribute toward the running of the airfield.

 

Q) What can a Chalet Site be used for ?

A) A Chalet Site allows the owner to construct a hangar and attached dwelling.
No commercial activities are permitted.

 

Q) I hangar my aircraft at Watts Bridge. Do I have to be a Member?

A) Yes - Owners of aircraft hangared at Watts Bridge must be Members of WBMA.

 

Q) I hangar my aircraft in a Private Hangar. Can I sleep over the weekend in the back of the hangar?

A) Unfortunately not. Local Government Regulations expressly forbid this usage of the Private Hangars. You may like to consider using a caravan or camping in the designated camping areas.

 

Q) Are Night Operations permitted at Watts Bridge?

A) All operations at Watts Bridge are covered by the Operations By-Laws. Night Operations are not permitted under those by-laws.

 

Q) What's the difference between Private and Commercial Hangars?

A) What they can be used for. The only "Paid For" activity permitted in a Private Hangar is providing aircraft hangarage. Commercial Hangers allow aviation based businesses to be located on the airfield.

 

Q) What kind of activities are permitted in a Commercial Hangar?

A) Businesses which carry out aviation based activities such as the design, manufacture and repair of aircraft and their associated components and systems.

 

Q) What rules or documents control the overall management structure and day to day operations at Watts Bridge ?

A) Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield Incorporated is bound by the Constitution and attendant By Laws.
These documents are freely available for download.

[ CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE CONSTITUTION AND RULES ]
[ CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYING OPERATIONS BY LAWS ]
[ CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE ADMINISTRATION BY LAWS ]
 

Q) I operate a flying school and would like to use Watts Bridge for student training. Do I, the flying school and the student need to be members of Watts Bridge?

A) Strictly speaking both the flying school and the student should be members of Watts Bridge because the airfields facilities are being used in more than a casual manner.
Contact Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield Management to negotiate a yearly fee which will cover all your flying school's operations at the airfield.

 

Q) I have a question not covered by the website. Who should I contact?

A) Contact Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield Management by using the Contact Us page.
Your question will be answered promptly by the relevant person.