Bathurst Regional Airport is a Licensed Security Airport in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).  As a result, a high degree of safety requirements and regulatory controls are in place.

Security Measures

• Independent annual safety audits by CASA
• Secure Baggage, Security Fencing, Close Circuit TV Cameras internal and external to the Terminal
• Formal Maintenance, Safety and Security Plans
• Regular security conducted by the RRDT (Regional Rapid Deployment Team)
• Daily safety inspections by Senior Groundsman who is on call 24 hours
  

Airport Runways

• The main runway is 1.7 km in length with a bitumen sealed surface
• The secondary runway is 1.3 km in length with a gravel surface, for use by small aircraft only
• Pilot activated Runway Edge Lighting
  

Navigational Aids

• Automatic Weather Station
• Non Directional Beacon Radio Transmitter (NDB)
• Aerodrome Frequency Response Unit “Beep Back” (frequency identifying Bathurst Airport)
• Private Aircraft Hangars
• Air conditioned Passenger Terminal
• Unrestricted Car Park (security video surveillance)
• Public Transport – Taxi Stand