Flying in Bendigo, Australia
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Bendigo — the nearest is Bendigo Airport (YBDG), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 31m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 29m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Bendigo
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Bendigo Airport
Woodvale Airport
Avonmore Airport
Bridgewater Airport
Castlemaine Airport
Elmore Airport
Prairie Airport
Dunolly Airport
Kyneton Airport
Maryborough Airport
Bamawm Airport
Kotta Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 07:16–16:44 | 9h 29m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:57–18:03 | 12h 05m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 04:44–19:16 | 14h 31m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 18.4°C / 65°F | 8.1°C / 47°F | 19 km/h | 31% |
| Summer | 26.7°C / 80°F | 13.8°C / 57°F | 19 km/h | 19% |
| Autumn | 19.4°C / 67°F | 10°C / 50°F | 16 km/h | 22% |
| Winter | 12.2°C / 54°F | 5.3°C / 42°F | 17 km/h | 37% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Bendigo, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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