# Benalla Airport (BLN)

> Benalla, AU · IATA: BLN · ICAO: YBLA · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `BLN` |
| ICAO | `YBLA` |
| City | Benalla |
| Country | AU |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 173 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -36.55190, 146.00700 |

## Description

Where most airports chase scheduled traffic, Benalla built its reputation on silence and thermals: this north-eastern Victorian field is one of Australia's premier gliding centres and a former world championship venue. Commercial flights and air cargo barely feature; the strip serves soaring, sport and private aviation. Freight needs point to Melbourne, about 190 km down the Hume Highway, where the cargo terminals sit. Riding the region's reliable thermals, glider pilots travel here from across the globe.

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