AU-0093

Orchid Beach Resort Helipad

Fraser Island, QueenslandElevation 62 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway

13/31
Dimensions
4,000 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 13138°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31318°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Orchid Beach Resort Helipad is in Fraser Island, Queensland. Field elevation 62 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeHeliport
ManagerETHAN OLSON
Manager phone218-929-1458
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAU-0093
SectionalGREEN BAY
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionQueensland
CountryAustralia
Coordinates-24.9600, 153.3154
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

MIRL RY 13/31 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR, INCR INTS AND ACTVT REIL RY 13/31; PAPI RY 13/31 - CTAF.
GCO AVBL ON FREQ 121.725 THRU MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC & FLT SVCS.
BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD IF UNA VIA GCO CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
100LL AND JET A AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AU-0093 have a METAR?
Yes. AU-0093 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does AU-0093 have a TAF?
When AU-0093 issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AU-0093?
AU-0093 sits at 62 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AU-0093?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.