Cape Leveque

[On Track]

G'day. Can anyone frequenting this forum give advice about the state of the strip at Cape Leveque in Western Australia?

Particularly want to know how firm and smooth the surface is, how wide the usable part of the runway is and the nature of the ground in the parking area.

Thanks.

[witwiw]

http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/ersa/FAC_YCLQ_21-Aug-2014.pdf


Giving the operator call would be the go.

[deadcut]

Also if you want some tips or parking advice then give any of the Broome companies a call and they will be able to help you out.

[Capt Claret]

nature of the ground in the parking area.

When I was camping at Cape Leveque in July last year there was no parking area. Aircraft were parked at the NW end, with subsequent landings made over the top of the parked aircraft. :eek:

[kaz3g]

I met a bunch of RA pilots at Curtin Springs a few nights ago.

They had all been to Cape Leveque a few weeks previously and obviously had a great experience. They were heading off across the Simpson for the next leg of their trip before heading back home to the Whitsundays.

Kaz

[onetrack]

On Track - The airstrip surface is formed up from the natural, red, sandy, Pindan clay. This material sets claypan hard with a light sandy top which provides a first class surface with minimal dust when dry.

However, when wet, it can be slippery and the top layer can become soft for about the top 1/4" (6mm), and it can also become a little muddy.
It pays to check on recent rainfall and the strip condition if it has rained in moderate levels within the previous 24 hrs.

There's no designated or properly designed parking area as such; the NW end of the airstrip is widened out to provide some sort of parking area, but most aircraft are just parked at the NW end of the runway in a generally haphazard fashion.

There's quite a few good pics on Trip Advisor, and you could also try calling the blokes at Kimberly Aviation for further, "right up to date" advice.

Horozontol falls - Picture of Kimberley Aviation, Broome - TripAdvisor (http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g255102-d2639823-i63601913-Kimberley_Aviation-Broome_Western_Australia.html#54652651)

(pics credit of "Aussieileen")

http://oi62.tinypic.com/2rpb5et.jpg

http://oi62.tinypic.com/25sn6z8.jpg

[On Track]

Thanks for the replies.

[yr right]

Was fine a few weeks ago when I was there. However as it's been said changes with the wet season. It's we'll look after in the dry but. Hope that helps.

[Flying Ted]

I was there last year. Its a great little strip but limited parking options.

The camping ground offers ready set up tents (not to glamping standards but comfortable) and has a good cafe so plan to stay a couple of nights.

One thing I noticed was the wind can get you once you clear the tree line.