24-03-2018, 09:13 AM
The Sydney Airport approach radar at Mount Boyce, between Blackheath and Mount Victoria, in the Blue Mountains of NSW hasn't been operating for over one month now. I drive past the site on a regular basis.
The BOM Weather Station at Mount Boyce, in the same compound as the radar, is still operating.
No mention on the Air Services Australia web site as to why the radar is either decommissioned or not working. Possibly it has something to do with the rationalisation of NavAids in relation to GPS navigation?
Any air buffs know what the Mount Boyce situation is? Thanks...Jack VK2XQ.
The BOM Weather Station at Mount Boyce, in the same compound as the radar, is still operating.
No mention on the Air Services Australia web site as to why the radar is either decommissioned or not working. Possibly it has something to do with the rationalisation of NavAids in relation to GPS navigation?
Any air buffs know what the Mount Boyce situation is? Thanks...Jack VK2XQ.