Parkes Regional Airport

The Parkes Regional Airport is located 5 kms East of Parkes off the Orange Road and is serviced by Regional Express, which provids regular passenger services between Parkes and Sydney.

REX transported some 25,000 passengers in 2005. There is also an Aero Club, a Training School, an aircraft maintenance business, and a refuelling agent, operating on the grounds.

There are two runways located at the Parkes Regional Airport, RWY 04/22 Surface Sealed Length 1684m Width 45m and RWY 11/29 Surface Sealed Length 1622m Width 30m.

Parkes has windsocks located adjacent to each runway, and Pilot Activated lighting for RWY 04/22.

Parkes Reginal Airport is well serviced by Regular Public Transport (RPT) being Regional Express (REX). There are currently 18 regular flights per week. See REX's web site for details on the flight schedule and bookings.

There are four car hire companies that service the Parkes Regional Airport, Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Thrifty. Taxis are also available.

The Airport terminal is currently undertaking much needed refurbishment and improvements of it's existing building.