Batchelor Airfield, (YBCR) is an uncertified airfield located approximately 40 nm south of Darwin. It is utilised for aerial application and fire operations, gliding and as a flight training base. Parachute operations mainly take place on the weekends, with some operations during the week, up to 14,000 ft AMSL. A variety of aircraft operate to the airfield including, recreational, rotary, small air transport and military aircraft.
It is the pilot-in-command’s responsibility to check permission requirements for use, charts, ERSA and NOTAMS for flights in this area.