Western Australia remote airstrips and RASS location planning
Planning information for aircraft charter enquiries involving remote landing strips and locations associated with the Australian Government Remote Air Services Subsidy (RASS) program.
Important: Aircraft Charter Australia does not administer RASS. Official eligibility, applications and current scheme details sit with the Australian Government. Use this page as charter planning context only.

When this reference page may help
Use this page when researching remote charter flights, station strips, First Nations community access, freight movements or regional passenger travel in Western Australia. A RASS-listed location should still be checked for access, suitability and operator acceptance before a flight is quoted or confirmed.
Western Australia RASS location examples
Official RASS location lists may include remote locations in Pilbara, Kimberley and Desert Country. Examples for charter planning research include:
- Balfour Downs
- Cotton Creek (Parnngurr)
- Jigalong
- Punmu
- Well 33 (Kunawarritji)
- Balgo
- Bidyadanga (La Grange Bay)
- Kalumburu Mission
- Lombadina (Djarindjin)
- Mitchell Plateau
- Confirm current status. Official lists and service arrangements can change.
- Confirm permission. A listed location does not remove the need for landholder or community approval.
- Confirm airstrip suitability. Surface, runway length, weather and aircraft performance must be reviewed.
Information needed for remote airstrip charter planning
Provide the nearest named location, preferred travel date and time, passenger numbers, baggage or freight details, local contact information, known airstrip details and any access permission already obtained. For freight, include dimensions, weight, urgency and dangerous goods status where applicable.
Western Australia RASS and remote airstrip questions
Does Aircraft Charter Australia administer RASS?
Can a RASS-listed location be used automatically for charter flights?
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