OurAirports: Comments on airports in Oceania

[YTYH] "re: pissed off local" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:52:00 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Tyagarah Airport, Australia:

Really sick of the whirring sound of people whinging after they buy houses near airports (with the market prices reflecting that fact) only to start bleating about aircraft noise. Be more observant next time or go jump in the ocean.

[YRSY] "NOTE:" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:07:38 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Romsey (Riddell/Penfield) Airport, Australia:

Don't confuse Romsey with Riddell/Penfield. This is why you are finding difficulty. There are about a dozen landing areas in close proximity.

[YRSY] "Correct: Romsey YRSY" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:05:28 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Romsey (Riddell/Penfield) Airport, Australia:

The photo is correct as are some of the comments. I was flying my RV8 for the first time on delivery from Parafield and it is true that the data in my EFIS was off in Port Phillip Bay. I have my RV8 hangared at Romsey. TO orientate yourself be sure to identify the Defence Vehicle Proving grounds. It is north and adjacent. Coordinates are: S37 23 30.00 and E144 44 18.00. Frequency: 126.7 Elev: 1500

[YTYH] "pissed off local" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:01:33 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Tyagarah Airport, Australia:

Really sick of the whirring sound of the planes flying over head, low flying aircraft, the early wake up on saturdays and sundays. too many bloody planes over Myocum. Stay home guys or fly over the ocean.

[YBOP] "Boyup Brook Airport review" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:34:08 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Boyup Brook Airport, Australia:

Great airport. My only criticisms are that the service was a little slow in the Chairman's Lounge and it took me a while to get through customs.

[AU-0018] "Tell me more" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:55:46 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Preston Field - Blair Howe, Australia:

I fly from Jandakot and flew over this a while back. Is it open to the public for landing, or for a visit by car to view the historic aircraft on the ground?

[YCWR] "Refuelling" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:50:23 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Cowra Airport, Australia:

In January 2012 I experienced the fact refueling service became expensive. We called them for fuel prices which we got. When we arrived they claimed 50AUD opening fee without having told us. No chance to talk to the service man. Better find another airfield for refueling.

[YCAL] "Runway Condition" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:21:49 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Castlemaine Airport, Australia:

I went & inspected the East-West runway by foot to see if it was suitable to land there on my next visit. The runway is clay/dirt, 1.5 car width, narrow, with a slight undulation along it. There are rocks that protrude from the surface, but nothing that a standard or heavy duty aircraft wheel would not be able to handle. You could only turn around at the runway thresholds.

There are no services out there. An unlocked gate to get to the airfield, but then another gate is locked at access to hangar and tarmac parking. It may be a private airport now, but best to phone the Castlemaine Council. It would actually be a great airfield if runway condition better.

I did not get to observe the North-South runway, but as I drove away, it did not look like it was operational, as of Dec. 2011.

[YADG] "re:YADG" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:54:23 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Just completed a year of training at YADG.That is one day a week,every week.I have never seen anyone treated disrespectfully who adheres to good airmanship.Adelaide Biplanes represent an enormous investment of time and experience in what they do,and I think they do it well.As for AVGAS prices,well no landing fees,so do the math.Food and coffee is outstanding,not just for an aerodrome,for anywhere.As for what the locals think,maybe some don't mind the odd Tiger Moth,Waco or Pilatus in exchange for the tourist dollars and jobs for quite a few young people that are a consequence.As for being a dodgy place to fly in to,seriously?All left hand circuits,no parachute operations.And a CASA report for a go round?I suspect there was more to this...

[YADG] "whow" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:24:36 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

I have stumbled across this site and fail to understand the comments of some.

No one, but no one expects avgas for nothing. But to be charged more per litre than even Goolwa who I can assure you pay cartage to get the avgas to Goolwa and yet charge less than Aldinga who pay NO CARTAGE AT ALL.

To fly into Aldinga is risky as yes, there are 3 runways in operation at the same time which is totally uncalled for and unless one is familiar with the procedures, it is downright dangerous and totally uncalled for.

The guy from Tassie must have had a fist full of dollars as that is about the only thing that they worship. No money to spend with us, do not waste our time.

I can assure you that I have dealt with customers all my life and for the comments posted by some guy regarding the person who had a mechanical workshop all his life must now be employed by the helpful and nice lady.

Who in their right mind would wish to live near Aldinga aerodrome that now seems to be Basterdized by the sound of continuous buzzing of aircraft in all directions flying over the neighbors homes.

And then there is now a commercial operation operating large aircraft who I believe fly so low with no regard or consideration of the neiboring homes and properties.

Sorry, Aldinga is staffed by rude, arrogant, self opinionated, inconsiderate people who have a total disregard for Australians and are instigating some bad flying practice, and dangerous.

Nope, I stay away from Aldinga. There are friendlier places nearby who are friendlier and have visitors and aviators interests at heart without the aim of fleecing one.

[YMBT] "Mount Beauty" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:38:30 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Mount Beauty Airport, Australia:

Once landed you can walk up to the town centre - great Bakeries etc. and Mount Beauty is a nice town especially on a blue sky day!

[YCNQ] "close to wineries" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:52:45 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Coonawarra Airport, Australia:

I landed here once, took bikes and cycled the wineries, stayed overnight in a B&B

Accom people will pick u up fm airport too.

Strip is short bit of bitumen will gravell extn

[YLMU] "where" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:29:33 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Mungo Lodge Airport, Australia:

australia

[YWSL] "re: Correct IATA code?" by david

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:06:23 -0500

Comment by @david on West Sale Airport, Australia:

Reply to @tfmorris: removed the IATI code - thanks for the update.

[YTYA] "re: CTAF Incorrect" by david

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:53:16 -0500

Comment by @david on Tyabb Airport, Australia:

Thank you - I have verified the frequency in the Australian AIP and updated it for the pilot-info page.

[YMBD] "YMBD" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:20:23 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Murray Bridge Airport, Australia:

Top spot. Fuel, coffee,toilets, no landing fees. Only 5 mins flight from spectacular scenery of the mighty Murray River.

Colin

[YPLC] "Great spot to visit" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:17:39 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Port Lincoln Airport, Australia:

Good restaurants, hotels in town. Excellent airport facilities including servicing by Carl at Tuna Aviation. Short taxi trip to town. You will need a valid ASIC as it's a RPT airport. Only 1.5 hrs from Adelaide and great views along the way.

Colin

[YNIN] "CHEESE FACTORY RESTAURANT" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:11:57 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Meningie Airport, Australia:

bloody fantastic burgers and excellent hospitality and a short walk from the airstrip. Will definitely be back.

[YBRS] "Happy Visit" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:34:35 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Barwon Heads Airport, Australia:

I would like to say what a pleasure it was to visit and stay overnight on New years Eve, 2011. Very friendly helpful people, offer of a cooling beveridge on arrival, even a loan car if required. My passengers and I were most impressed and we will be back. No landing fees but well worth throwing a few bucks in the donation tin. (PS...also love the coffee van!)

[YYCN] "re: Airstrip extinct" by david

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:10:40 -0500

Comment by @david on Yandicoogina Airport, Australia:

Reply to @HomerT: Thank you for the update.

[YNUD] "re: Positioning and access" by david

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:09:57 -0500

Comment by @david on Nammuldi Mine Airstrip, Australia:

Reply to @HomerT: thank you very much for the comment. That's a long runway for helicopters -- are you certain that STOL fixed-wing aircraft don't use the strip?

[YENO] "re: Enoggera Airport" by david

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:49:22 -0500

Comment by @david on Enoggera Barracks, Australia:

Thank you for the update. I wonder if there was once an airport here, since it has an ICAO designator and http://sabc.org.au/knav/airport/YENO.html lists a runway 03/21. I've updated the page.

[YKEP] "re: Lake Keepit Soaring Club welcomes visitors" by prattsoplenty

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:03:16 -0500

Comment by @prattsoplenty on Lake Keepit Airport, Australia:

Fixed!

[YKEP] "Lake Keepit Soaring Club welcomes visitors" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:45:49 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Lake Keepit Airport, Australia:

keepitsoaring dot com

Lake Keepit Soaring Club is run by club members so the costs are kept to a minimum. Visitors most welcome!

7 day a week, all year round (fantastic) gliding operations.

Excellent on-site and local accomodation

The terrain around the club is varied and interesting and there are literally dozens of airstrips and other outlanding opportunities around.

There's a good fleet of modern, well maintained aircraft or you're welcome to bring your own glider.

The Marker on 'ourairports' map is incorrectly shown on a dam wall, Lake Keepit airfield is 1km to North East at S 30.891000º, E 150.526000º

[YADG] "Aldinga Airfield" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:07:50 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Excellent facilities and PEOPLE - good to see more investment in new hangars and general aviation/RAA living side by side and prospering. Will keep visiting and oh the smell of real coffee at Biplanes cafe mmm . Wish this was closer for me to live next door!

[YRSY] "re: re: THIS IS NOT ROMSEY" by ptomblin

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 09:16:30 -0500

Comment by @ptomblin on Romsey (Riddell/Penfield) Airport, Australia:

Reply to @david: Yeah, I made some sort of paste error when I saw the subdivision.

[YRSY] "re: THIS IS NOT ROMSEY" by david

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:25:34 -0500

Comment by @david on Romsey (Riddell/Penfield) Airport, Australia:

Reply to @ptomblin: that's the same location I found in the Australian AIP (you just have to make the latitude negative).

[YRSY] "re: THIS IS NOT ROMSEY" by ptomblin

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:14:39 -0500

Comment by @ptomblin on Romsey (Riddell/Penfield) Airport, Australia:

Reply to @david: My Eurocontrol data gives the lat/long as 37.391667 | 144.738333, but I don't see anything there except a subdivision.

[YRSY] "re: THIS IS NOT ROMSEY" by david

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:13:49 -0500

Comment by @david on Romsey (Riddell/Penfield) Airport, Australia:

Found YRSY in the Australian AIP and corrected to the latitude/longitude listed there.

[YRSY] "re: THIS IS NOT ROMSEY" by david

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:07:20 -0500

Comment by @david on Romsey (Riddell/Penfield) Airport, Australia:

Thanks. Online databases seem to have a tough time with this airport. The first one I consulted (as well as Google Maps) put it in the middle of the ocean. A different source I found gave this location, which at least actually has an airport shown. So

1. Does anyone know the correct lat/lon for Romsey?

2. Does anyone know what airport is shown here? YPEF?

[YRSY] "THIS IS NOT ROMSEY" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:03:27 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Romsey (Riddell/Penfield) Airport, Australia:

ROMSEY *YRSY is not this airfield. Romsey is about 8 km further north,zoom in north of Monegeeta for the real ROMSEY.

[YSBK] "re: Story about midair collision" by MooneyMike

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:20:47 -0500

Comment by @MooneyMike on Sydney Bankstown Airport, Australia:

Reply to @david:

I completed my CPL and ME-IFR out of Bankstown. I then logged over 1000 hours teaching VFR students. The essence is to look outside the cockpit when approaching any airport and particularly an inbound reporting point such as 2RN (radio mast) or Prospect Reservoir at a busy GA training centre. With so much available as pilot aids, GPS and Traffic Warnings, it is too easy to be distracted by what's displayed INSIDE the cockpit while the actual danger is OUTSIDE. Under VFR, the PIC is responsible for separation. 2RN is difficult to see in some conditions but the instructors (one is each plane) know the cues for finding it and need to explain that to the students, all while looking outside the cockpit!

[YENO] "Enoggera Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:07:04 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Enoggera Barracks, Australia:

This airport is actually a sports oval on an army base. My understanding is that the oval is a designated emergency landing zone for helicopters. I quite often see military rotary wing aircraft land here. Future development on the army base will see parts of the oval dissapear due to new building infrastructure.

[YADG] "re: Dobber" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:26:15 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Right,,,,

Now tell the truth cause I dont believe anyone would "ping you to CASA" for performing a go around.

Was the correct "Go Around Technique" used?

or,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Was the "Go Around" performed all the way down the runway, the aircraft gaining twice its TOSS yet only gaining altitude by following the earths curvature until upon reaching the opposing threshold the aircraft suddenly develops an enormous amount of lift, so much lift that the pilots eyeballs are drawn from his body through his rectum thence punching a hole through the fuselage and enabling him to watch as the world dissapears beneath himself and his ego?

YES,,,,,,,,, I Wonder??????

[YADG] "re: Rude and arrogant at Aldinga" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:51:37 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Just had to reply to this one!

"only have ears for the sound of the cash register", "most expensive Avgas around", "don't spend money, not interested in you"

Well after owning a mechanical workshop for half of my life and developing quite an understanding of differing personalities, you sound like just the customer I would like to piss off right back to wherever you came from!

You are probably the sort of person that everybody owes something to, why should you pay to much for your Avgas? What is too much to pay for Avgas? Did you expect to get it for free or did you think that there is some sort of CO-OP that subsidises country airfields to account for people with pockets deeper than an Clydesdales Rectum?

As for the 3 runways in operation, well not sure what your aviation experience is but last time I read the POH for the aircraft I was about to fly I noticed that it had a differing max cross-wind tolerance than others I fly. OH does that mean that in certain conditions I would have to land on a different runway to others? Could a Rex Air SAAB land on one runway where a C152 would have to use another?

YOU BRAINBOX, I bet they were glad to see the back of you!!

[YADG] "re: Care Needed - John Ryner" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:30:58 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

"Just stick to rules and you will be OK"...... ????????

I'm sorry,,,,,,,,,,,

Is there something I'm missing here?

Oh, I get it!

Only abide by the rules when visiting certain aerodromes!?!?!? Sounds really sensible or is that MENTAL.

Please post on this website to let us know when and where you plan to aviate so as the rest of us can stay clear,,,

You sound like a complete "TWAT"

[YADG] "Aldinga Airfield / Adelaide Biplanes by Alex Shearn" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:32:44 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

I have been flying into and out if Aldinga for some years now and having visited many aero clubs around the eastern seaboard and Tasmania during my time flying surveys I can say that Aldinga is the most welcoming and picturesque airfield I have experienced. Adelaide Biplanes is in fact the only aeroclub I have visited that has a full kitchen on site providing a magnificent selection of home cooked Cakes, Pasties, Sandwiches etc and the best coffee south of Adelaide.

I must say I am suprised by some of the comments on this website as they are definately not in keeping with the reality of what is Adelaide Biplanes. There is an AeroClub on the airfield also, (Aldinga AeroClub), perhaps they are getting the two confused although by the content of the comments that have been made I tend to lean more toward the fact that they have more of a "personal agenda" in mind and I would suggest perhaps even been posted by the same individual!?

After meeting with Martyn (CFI Adelaide Biplanes) it would be clear to anyone that the content of the slander is absolute Tripe!!

As far as the price of AVGAS goes it is getting harder and harder to even get AVGAS at country airfields so to have to pay 10c/L more for the supply is fine by me, apparently they dont push along to well in the air when the fan stops!!!!

Anyways I suggest that people try for themselves. You'll be pleasently suprised and I'm sure you'll want to go back again.

[YWKW] "re: re: Millitary Strip" by david

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:56:44 -0500

Comment by @david on Warkworth Airport, Australia:

Reply to @tracktop: thanks for the clarification (and for all the comments on AU airports).

[YWKW] "re: Millitary Strip" by tracktop

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:13:25 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Warkworth Airport, Australia:

Reply to @david: Dochra is the mil strip - thought that was what I tagged.

[YDOC] "Military Air Strip" by tracktop

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:11:25 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Dochra Airfield, Australia:

Avoid

[YWKW] "not military" by tracktop

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:09:54 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Warkworth Airport, Australia:

sorry David

[YWMD] "re: Not an airport" by david

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:08:38 -0500

Comment by @david on West Maitland Airport, Australia:

Reply to @tracktop: is it on the site of a former airport?

[YWKW] "re: Millitary Strip" by david

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:07:14 -0500

Comment by @david on Warkworth Airport, Australia:

Reply to @tracktop: is it a military glider strip (e.g. used for training air cadets)?

[YOOB] "re: airfield close" by david

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:04:47 -0500

Comment by @david on Cooranbong Airport, Australia:

Reply to @tracktop: Thank you for the update. I've marked the airport as closed (and merged the nearby duplicate entry with it).

[YOOB] "airfield close" by tracktop

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:07:44 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Cooranbong Airport, Australia:

has concreted barriers to prevent landing

[YMND] "Brief" by tracktop

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:55:19 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Maitland Airport, Australia:

Water & Fuel Available

Accommodation close

2 sealed strips in good condition

1 grass strip

Parachute ops

Lots of trikes

RNAC is the Oldest aero club in Australia

[YWKW] "Millitary Strip" by tracktop

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:49:39 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Warkworth Airport, Australia:

Avoid

[YWKW] "brief" by tracktop

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:48:48 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on Warkworth Airport, Australia:

Good grass strip.

Glider club operations.

No fuel

[YWMD] "Not an airport" by tracktop

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:44:47 -0500

Comment by @tracktop on West Maitland Airport, Australia:

air services complex

[YKAT] "RUNWAYS AT DUSK / DAWN" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:58:11 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Katoomba Airport, Australia:

Beware wombats on Runway