Breddan Aerodrome

Breddan Aerodrome is a former military airfield with two primary runways and hardstands positioned on grassland north of Charters Towers. The facility includes taxiways, parking areas, and concrete structures scattered across the open terrain.

The aerodrome was constructed between 1942 and 1943 to serve as a maintenance facility for the American 38th Bomb Group during wartime operations. After the war, it briefly transitioned to serve the Royal Australian Air Force as a repair station.

The Queensland Heritage Register recognizes this aerodrome for its role in military infrastructure development during World War II in northern Australia.

The site can be reached via Gregory Developmental Road, roughly 15 kilometers north of Charters Towers in an open rural setting. Visitors should expect minimal facilities and prepare for exposed conditions typical of remote airfield locations.

The site preserves twelve reinforced concrete bunkers that were specifically built for torpedo storage and maintenance during wartime. These solid structures remain clearly visible today and demonstrate the specialized military purpose of this location.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -19.94284,146.23929

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43