General aviation · Ranken, Australia
Avon Downs
- Coordinates
- 20°02′S 137°31′E
- Local time
- Australia/Darwin
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Field information
YAVD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Darwin
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Ranken
Position
-20.0333, 137.5170
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YAVD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Avon Downs (YAVD / Y4O) in Ranken, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YAVD is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YAVD
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Australia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Australia. Applicable permit lead times for Australia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Australia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at YAVD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YAVD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at YAVD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YAVD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YAVD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YAVD: 20° 2′ 0″ S 137° 31′ 1″ E.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Ranken
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Ranken. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YAVD.
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Cargo Operations at YAVD
Support for freighter operations into YAVD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YAVD sits in the network
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Operating into YAVD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Avon Downs — one desk for the whole trip.