Regional aviation funding for safety and upgrades

Managing and maintaining regional aerodromes to meet regulatory requirements can be expensive.

The South Australian Government offers funding to help upgrade regional aviation infrastructure. We also help fund the cost of yearly safety inspections.

SA Supporting Regional Aviation Program

SA Supporting Regional Aviation Program (SASRAP) is a competitive grant program. It provides state government funding for infrastructure improvements. The funding is for regional and remote aerodrome networks within the state.

Funded upgrades will:

make aerodromes safer and more accessible
help aerodromes meet regulatory requirements
accommodate changes in airline fleets and regional market growth
provide economic and social benefits to the region through better aerodrome infrastructure.

Applying for a SASRAP grant

Applications for SASRAP round 11 (2026 to 2027) closed on 15 June 2026.

To learn about eligibility and the application process, read the SASRAP grant guidelines for round 11.

We will announce the next round of applications on this webpage in the first half of 2027.

Successful round 11 projects

Aerodrome	Council	Project description
Coober Pedy Aerodrome	District Council of Coober Pedy	Upgrade of the lighting control system.
Naracoorte Aerodrome	Naracoorte Lucindale Council	Sealing of Country Fire Service loading and approach areas and construction of a concrete refuelling pad.
Robe Aerodrome	District Council of Robe	Construction of a runway extension, upgrade of runway markers and improvements to drainage.
Port Lincoln Airport	Lower Eyre Council	Upgrade of CCTV surveillance system.
Cleve Aerodrome	District Council of Cleve	Installation of animal-proof fencing.

Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program co-contribution funding

The Australian Government administers the Remote Airstrip Upgrade program (RAUP). However, the South Australian Government may provide matching co-funding towards projects.

Applying for RAUP funding

If you intend to apply for state government co-contribution funding, you must let us know. To do this, email DIT.RegionalAviationFunding@sa.gov.au.

Make sure this is also clear in your RAUP application.

For more information, visit Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program.

Mutual Liability Scheme annual safety inspections

South Australian aerodromes covered by the LGA Mutual Liability Insurance Scheme get regular safety inspections. We help fund these inspections each year.

Copies of inspection reports are sent to:

our Department
the South Australian Government Financing Authority (a unit of the Department of Treasury and Finance).

Contact us

Transport Strategy and Planning

Email: DIT.RegionalAviationFunding@sa.gov.au