OurAirports: Comments on airports in Victoria, Australia

[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

[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.

[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!

[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.

[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!)

[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.

[YTDN] "any flights to king island????" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:04:27 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Tooradin Airport, Australia:

can i catch a plane to king island from there?

[YKTN] "re: field elevation!!!" by david

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:31:27 -0400

Comment by @david on Kyneton Airport, Australia:

Thanks for the warning. There are a batch of smaller Australian airports where the elevation in meters was labelled as feet in a free dataset at some point in the past, and that data has made its way to many aviation web sites, including OurAirports. We're fixing the problems as we find them, and I've updated Kyneton now.

Feel free to point out any more problems, or even better, create a free OurAirports account and you'll be able to edit the airport information directly.

Thanks again!

[YCTN] "Casterton airfield" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:46:26 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Casterton Airport, Australia:

This airport is a single unsealed runway and is akin to landing & taking off from an aircraft carrier. eg: ~

[YKTN] "field elevation!!!" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:46:40 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Kyneton Airport, Australia:

Hi guys,

Think you need to check the field elevation on the pilot info page, unless the runway is underground,

Cheers,

Mike

[YBRS] "great place" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:14:54 -0400

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

I called in there the other day and was made very welcome. great coffee there ,fuel available, great scenery and nice people .

[YTYA] "CTAF Incorrect" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:32:25 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Tyabb Airport, Australia:

CTAF is listed as 125.9 MHz should read 128.0 MHz

[YWSL] "Correct IATA code?" by tfmorris

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:49:25 -0400

Comment by @tfmorris on West Sale Airport, Australia:

Wikipedia seems to think that SXE belongs to the RAAF base at East Sale while the OurAirports DB has SXE associated with both (shouldn't this be a unique key?).

[AU-0053] "Operational Remarks" by prattsoplenty

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:36:00 -0400

Comment by @prattsoplenty on Snowy Range Airfield, Australia:

Emergency use only. RWY 09/27 has road crossing strip at west end and could have traffic on it. Preferred direction = 18/36 and has hump in the middle. Caution mountains and fences.

[YMBT] "Operational Remarks" by prattsoplenty

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:50:12 -0400

Comment by @prattsoplenty on Mount Beauty Airport, Australia:

Runway 14/32 300m south end sealed. Righthand circuits for landing RWY32. Southeast threshold permanently displaced 220m. Powerlines at southeast end. High ground 2300 feet 1nm to southeast. Due to terrain takeoff RWY 14 not permitted.

[YPOK] "Operational Remarks" by prattsoplenty

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:43:38 -0400

Comment by @prattsoplenty on Porepunkah Airport, Australia:

Runway 18/36 840m fence to fence. Strip is located east side of Mt. Buffalo in Buckland Valley. Gradient 1.25% down to north. Caution traffic uses access road which crosses strip at north end. Due to gradients and trees on south boundary, preferred direction is 18 for landing and 36 for takeoffs. Otherwise operating length is

720m. Airfield activities include ultralights and microlights, models, hang gliders. Paragliding and car/winch towing.

[YITT] "Operational Remarks" by prattsoplenty

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:38:41 -0400

Comment by @prattsoplenty on Mitta Mitta Airport, Australia:

Runway 14/32 grass (610m North end gravel). Strip runs parallel to Omeo highway. High terrain in circuit area. Caution fences and trees on approach both ends. Caution

wind shear. Ice in winter. All circuits LH. Turn right after departure from RWY 32. Bird and wombat hazard.

[YBRA] "Operational Remarks" by prattsoplenty

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:26:17 -0400

Comment by @prattsoplenty on Benambra Airport, Australia:

Marked power lines on S approach displace RWY32 Threshold. RWY14 takeoff distance 995m. Landing distance RWY 32 1100m. Windmill on E side. Caution ultralight aircraft use dry lake bed 0.5 nm N. PAL Lighting not CASA approved.

[YLED] "gr8t place" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:28:24 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Lethbridge Park Airport, Australia:

Good place to fly into,very friendly people thay make you feel very welcome, And the saturday BBQ is tops.nice long grass strips keeped in very good shape..

[YTYA] "Old Flyer" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:58:23 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Tyabb Airport, Australia:

My names Peter, I flew regularly with Group Air Flying School from Casey Field Berwick from 1975 until 1993 just before the airfield closed.

I visited Tyabb and other local flying groups socially as was the normal thing throughout my flying time.. I got married, and run off my feet with work and other commitments that flying had to go into the back ground for a while.

I was wondering if there are any other persons who used to be with Group Air are still about and where

[YTYA] "golf trip to echucha" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:36:59 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Tyabb Airport, Australia:

just wondering if any flights to echuca for golf trip

, ie private, training flights, ect. cheer bob

[YCEM] "Dad cant figure out how to write a comment" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:01:50 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Coldstream Airport, Australia:

Really

[YCEM] "re: People" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:53 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Coldstream Airport, Australia:

I agree. The instructors were very helpful.

[YCEM] "People" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:39:19 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Coldstream Airport, Australia:

Very friendly people and a great place to go for a day trip

[YYBK] "Brief description of Yarra Bank Heliport" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:45:15 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Yarra Bank Heliport, Australia:

The heliport is located on a floating pontoon tethered to the bank of the Yarra River, right on the edge of the Melbourne Central Business District. It is across thye river from Crown Casino, and is 5 minutes walk to a tram service into the city, and 10 minute walk to Southern Cross Train Station. It is operated by Microflite Pty Ltd and has landing positions for 2 helicopters.

[YBRS] "Parachute Operations" by AZA610

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:47:59 -0400

Comment by @AZA610 on Barwon Heads Airport, Australia:

Beware of intensive Parachute Operation up to FL 110; 12 months per year

[YEUA] "The Parachute School" by AZA610

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:27:08 -0400

Comment by @AZA610 on Euroa Aerodrome, Australia:

This aerodrome is operated by The Parachute School, Beware parachute operations up to FL 140, 12 Months per year. Do not overfly the field within 2 NM! Latest Information Ian Matthews 0413863929 (mobile); 03 94322419.

Permission required prior to use.

This aerodrome is intended for Emergency use only.

[YMEL] "Previous comment re Melton Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:34:08 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Melton Airport, Australia:

That should red "escapologist".

[YMEL] "Melton Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:31:22 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Melton Airport, Australia:

Melton was the location for the Harry Houdini Memorial Air Show in March 2010, commemorating the centenary of the first flight by a powered aircraft in Australia, at nearby Diggers Rest in 1910. The pilot was Harry Houdini, world famous esvapologist.

[YMAV] "Avalon uses." by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 06:43:18 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Avalon Airport, Australia:

Avalon is a maintenance base for QANTAS. It is also the home of the Australian International Air Show each 2 years on the odd year (2007, 2009, 2011, etc.) It is also a passenger terminal for Jetstar and Tiger Airways.

[YCEM] "Updated Details." by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:03:28 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Coldstream Airport, Australia:

Elevation - 280'

CTAF - 119.1

Circuits - Quite wide and all to the East at 1500'

Fly neighbourly procedures apply

Prior permission to operate required - +61 3 9736 1406

[YCEM] "Coldstream Traffic" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:44:13 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Coldstream Airport, Australia:

I was there today, but did not spot the bright green aircraft! Winston

[YMPC] "Visit to Point Cook." by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:39:27 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base, Australia:

They have a museum of aviation that is worth a look and coin operated BBQ's. You need to get permission before going here but the fee in nominal and you can do circuit practice all you want. It's a very clean and well kept airfield and has superb runways. Some flight schools use this place for circuit training. The pier at the south end is blocked and you can't go on it. I hear they did some filming of Mad Max or Road Warrior movie here at the water tank in the 80's.

[YYWG] "Hanger 19" by riverduk

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:02:26 -0500

Comment by @riverduk on Yarrawonga Airport, Australia:

If you are in the area drop in to Hangar 19, Peter and Anne will welcome you with a coffee or tea and wonderful hosptiality, Peter is the CFI for Yarrawonga Flight Training and I can only say a great instructor. The area around Yarrawonga attracts many tourists each year and has great flying weather for most of the time. YFT has become some what of a base for a growing number of Trike pilots, as that is Peter's, but he also sells quite a bit of equipment and A/c supplies through his shop, The Lore of Flight.

[YMBT] "Visit was ok" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:25:25 -0500

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

Sealed strip. Very scenic flight through the valley to get there. The town is real close nested at the foothills of the mountains. It is also a dead end so a plane that has good turning and climbing capability is a bonus to have in case of a go-around. Worth a daytrip or a overnight stay if you are into the tranquillity thing. I get the feeling that it is best to go there during summer though. I could not find any Avgas there.

[YPOK] "Hello Porepunkah" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:06:13 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Porepunkah Airport, Australia:

Hilly and tight. Very scenic. Airfield is fairly well maintained, had toilets. Grass strip was bumpy. Once I got there I found little there to do. Could not find Avgas there.

[YARA] "Ararat visit" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 16:55:40 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Ararat Airport, Australia:

Very good airstrip but has very little there. The grass strip looked like it was in need of attention. Had very long grass. Town is a long walk and did not seem worth it at the time. Good airstrip for a rest stop and easy to find, has nice tall mountain just to the west which can be seen for miles.

[YMBU] "re: A visit to Maryborough" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 06:47:59 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Maryborough Airport, Australia:

There is also Summerfield winery nearby that has a private airport, they have bed and breakfast there too - it's a real gem in that area. Do a web search for Summerfield Airstrip for more info.

[YMBU] "A visit to Maryborough" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 06:37:47 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Maryborough Airport, Australia:

Worth the visit to Marybrough. They have a clubhouse that is always available to the visitor. Has toilets, tea and coffee and creature comforts. The main town is like a time-warp. Very old and scenic. Can easily spend a day there just loitering about. Highly recommend getting a taxi back to the aerodrome as it is mostly up hill. Walking to the main street from the aerodrome took about an hour. No apparent landing charges either. Quite a friendly town.

[YFSK] "About Fiskville" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 06:16:05 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Fiskville Airport, Australia:

Runway 09/27 is a gravel one about 800m and the aerodrome is used by the emergency services but I think they will let you land with prior permission without problem. Try (03)53667200. I think it is correct. I would definitely call first before going there. I hear there are toilets there but that’s about it. Bacchus Marsh aerodrome is a short fly to the east and may be more suitable for avgas and ease of landing if you are just passing and need a rest stop.

[YBSS] "Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 05:57:47 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Bacchus Marsh Airport, Australia:

Very nice wide, long and smooth runways (very nice strip indeed), no night lighting. Confirmed 520ft, aerodrome is just to the east of the dividing range, gets hilly very quickly to the west and controlled airspace is not too far to the south and east of the airfield. Avgas is available from the flying school, bowser is owned by them and cost is about average, for Avgas try this phone number - (03)53695162. Not very close to township, best get a ride to get to Bacchus Marsh township. Kind of sort of worth the taxi ride to town, not too touristy and a bit small, just a main street but big enough to entertain for an hour or two. Aerodrome charges to land but if you fuel up landing fee is free (or something like that). Lots of gliders on the weekends so expect a go-around or two.

[YBRS] "TIF" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:14:16 -0500

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

Did mine here yesterday as well it was fun. And plan on doing my training here as well. :)

[AU-0024] "re: Port Fairy VIC AU" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:18:28 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Port Fairy, Australia:

Strip is about 900m Operator is Moyne Shire Council (03) 55681472