It builds on the foundation of the Benalla Airport Masterplan 2015 and has been developed through extensive consultation with aviation and non-aviation stakeholders. The draft Benalla Airport Masterplan 2025 provides a clear roadmap to enhance the airport’s operations, infrastructure and broader community value, reinforcing its role as a critical economic and social asset for north-eastern Victoria.

The draft Benalla Airport Masterplan 2025 outlines a range of proposed developments, including:

• Upgrading runway 08/26 to accommodate larger aircraft
• Expanding taxiways, aprons and hangar precincts
• Improving drainage and access infrastructure
• Supporting tourism, events and industrial growth through mixed-use development areas
• Enhancing environmental protections and recognising key heritage features such as the WWII-era BARC huts

Importantly, the draft Benalla Airport Masterplan aligns with the National Airports Safeguarding Framework and will be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains responsive to local needs, market conditions and safety standards.

A copy of the draft Benalla Airport Masterplan 2025 can be downloaded from the Document Library on the right.

It can also be viewed at or obtained from Council’s Customer Service Centre, 1 Bridge Street, Benalla, between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Any person who wishes to make a submission on the draft Benalla Airport Masterplan can do so by:

• completing our online submission form below;
• sending your submission to Benalla Rural City Council, PO Box 227, Benalla VIC 3672; or
• sending by email to council@benalla.vic.gov.au