Originally Posted by
KRviator
Warnervale has been PPR for yonks as well, despite also being owned by the Council. Their airport charges are astronomical too. When I was based on the Central Coast, it was cheaper to fly past Warnervale to Archerfield, do an hour of circuit training there, land, refuel, and fly back to the Coast than it was to fly 10NM and do an hour of circuits and refuel at Warnervale.
Just to correct you on this. Warnervale (Central Coast Airport) is not PPR - refer ERSA. Yes, it is still owned by the Council.
After lobbying by the Aero Club and the local aviation community, the landing fees are more reasonable - although still prohibitive for
circuits if you're an itinerant aircraft:
The Aero Club is run by friendly, approachable people who are most welcoming of visitors.