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Penfield location
Penfield airfield is located at 295 Settlement Road Sunbury. Current google map has it a Romsey, this has been changed recently and was a mischievous act.
Penfield Airfield is the Airport for Sunbury Victoria 3429.
Penfield Airport is the Home to Penfield Flight School, Sunbury Paintball and Sunbury Stockfeed, the airport is owned by Vince and Wendy Goulthorpe and the CFI of Penfield Flight School is Terry Otway who is also the Airport Manager.
Contact number for the Airport Manager is 03 97404547
Penfield Airfield is 1150 feet above sea level and has two long grass runways, 18/36 1300 metres and 15/33 760 metres.
Penfield is 8km north of Sunbury and 35 minutes from the CBD via the Calder Highway.
I hope this information can be of some use to the moderator.
airstrip
The noise from planes using this airstrip is ruining the lives of people living in the area.
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BBQ next weekend (18th October 2014)
There is a bbq to be held for the hangar owners at B/M this weekend. Kicking off around 11 am. All local aircraft owners & Hangar owners are welcome. Venue Paul K's hangar (opposite the Flying School)
feedback appreciated
Hi anonymous you are welcome to call or enail at any time with your concerns as im a little confused where they come from given; we have no landing fees, we welcome anyone to drop in so long as they call first, our Avgas prices are cheaper than the neighbour and we have the best hire rates for RA and GA aircraft in Melbourne.
nav beacon
the Avalon NDB was decommissioned several years back
nav beacon
the NDB listed is off the air, decommissioned in 2011
Skydive centre
This airport is virtually a skydive centre these days.
Planes too noisy over farms
Would whoever runs the pilot training at Romsey airport show some consideration for nearby farmers and reduce the number of take off and landings into or from the north. Some days the you can't hear a person speaking to you as planes fly so low over our farm. Given that to the south of the airport there are no residences, please take off and land from that direction. If the wind isn't suitable then don't fly for training. Thanks. Patrick Francis Moffitts Farm
Distance from Berwick
How far from here it Berwick by road is the traffic bad?
Horrible People
Called in to check the place out, been listening for years about the evil greedy owners, met the wife and son of the owner,,,yep it's ALL TRUE,,, just two words of advice, STAY WELL AWAY.
Data
Runway 09/27 bitumen.
Use YMES (East Sale) ATIS
Contact Clearance Delivery 133.6 for clearance
Military Base
Rwy 09/27, 04/22.
ILS RWY 22 109.5
TACAN 82X
NDB ESL 350
Tower 118.3
Ground 134.1
Nice place to fly
A great place to fly, the only thing bad about this airport is the thermals from the forest to the east on runway 17/35
Updated runway condition April 2014
This is a private runway now and permission must be obtained from the owner. The details are in the AOPA or country airstrip guide. I landed and took off from the east/west runway with ease in my RV7. There are rocks protruding from the surface, but is still fine for light aircraft. This is a narrow strip being marginally wider than my wheels.
The owner says the North/South strip may be too rocky to use and he prefers people to use the East/West as it is longer as well.
This is current as of April 2014.
Enjoy!
AWS Freq
Could add this VHF frequency to list perhaps
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Wonder why
Hangarage
Hi all,
Came across this thread and trying to find some updated info. I have a Pitts and am wondering if there is any available hangarage in Bacchus Marsh? He doesn't take up much space!
Many thanks.
Bad Owners
Flew in the to get fuel,,,, talk about rude and money hungry !!!! NEVER AGAIN.
Good little airport
This airport is very close to both Penfield & Romsey. The main strip is ashphalt 02/20 10 metres wide. Landing on 20 there is a small rise in the strip about 75 meters from the beginning.
Great facilities
Beautiful new terminal with excellent cafe, toilets and plane parking. Mildura is a great spot for a weekend getaway all year round. Have been there a few times and will certainly be back.
Helicopters all night long
Do the helicopters come from Tooradin? We have had them disturbing our sleep for the past three weeks or so. We live in Koo Wee Rup and can't find out whom to ask.
hopefully ypu get this
Hi Steve,
do you know who the collector that has nbm
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Contact
Correct phone number is (03) 9739 1406
Tour?
My little boy absolutely loves aeroplanes and helicopters and I was wondering if it is possible to bring him down to look around and maybe sit in a plane?
Yea airport - Really? I'll give it a miss!
The location given for this "Airport" is right in the middle of the mountains and in amongst the trees! Tiger country! It is also on a bearing of approx 090 and 39 Nm out from Yea, across step mountains and a lake!
Rather than the "Zero" elevation given it appears to be around 3100 feet!
Airport code (ICAO/IATA) :YEAT /
City :
Country :Australia
Field elevation :0ft
Latitude :-37.2158012390137
Longitude :146.429992675781
my crosscountry
Bnalla airport is a beautiful airport to land and fly from it was the most exciting part of my first crosscountry landings thank you Benalla
re: any flights to king island????
Yes - I can take you in my Cesna 747-400 anytime.
Misleading information about Meredith Airport
There is no such thing as Meredith Airport. The proper name should be Lethbridge Airpark, Lethbridge, Victoria. Some how this information has been misleading Google Maps to have their place label wrongly for Lethbridge Airpark. This causes great grief for Mr. Baum, the owner of Lethbridge Airpark and to the members of Geelong Sports Aviators (aero club) who uses Google Maps.
Can someone of this website delete any reference of Meredith Airport please? We will thank you dearly.
Be prepared!!
If you're hoping for a quick trip through Customs/Immigration think on!! Unless things have changed greatly in the last couple of years be prepared for a couple of hours wait!! ...... and declare EVERYTHING!!
why
Why can't I contact the wgt? When are flights to melb or nsw goin 2 be regular? Timetable next flight???
love the place
hi i came here today with flinder christian community collage and am interrested in the cesna plane. and how old do you have to be to start learning how to fly a plane?
Aerochutes
Can Aerochutes use Longwarry, If not could I get some help as to where I can fly as I seem to have hit a brick wall. Thanks for any help.
Aerochute
Can aerochutes use Tyabb, if not can anybody tell me where they can be flown.
thanks
Wedding in mildura 24th novemeber fights???
Have a wedding in mildura is there any posability of getting some one to fligh us up.
Email benwalles@hotmail.com
Be Very Carefull
Flown in there a few times, fuel very expensive, runways very rough and un even, and the owners just wanting your cash $$$$$$ Beware !!
Refuel
Landed many times here to refuel
Attended the opening
Attended the opening of this airfield in a Dragon Rapide, DH89a
Great location
Fly here and have lunch.
Did this in a tiger moth.
Learnt to fly here
Started my flying at Shepparton as a 16 yr old.
Mid Murray Flying Club
A great friendly Club, very welcoming and lots of characters.
Location
I would like to find out more details regarding the strip and how to find it etc
Kaniva Airport
On NE corner of township- not SE as shown on Google maps. 06/24 & 15/33 or thereabouts, Elevation around 4- 500ft, 600m long each. Runway markings present but foot long grass hides them. Sheep grazing & power lines on approach's. 10 minute walk into town for food/ drinks. Practically suitable for tailwheel a/c only. A great find halfway between Adl & Mel for a pitstop. Wimmera council information tempered with one arrival/ departure practical experience.
YBSS
We welcome all pilots flying into our airport!
If you need to be in Melbourne for a short period of time, we are able to accommodate hangarage, providing your aircraft is suitable, (recreational aircraft only)
Our Avgas prices are either comparable to Point Cook or slightly cheaper, and it is correct, landing fees are waivered if you are refuelling, or getting hangarage for your short stay.
Linda
Bacchus Marsh Aero Association (Sec)
re: Best aeroclub around.
I agree ,it is great airport.You can use the grass during the summer.Ring the club during winter months for serviceability.runway 17/35 good for x/wind training.Sadly moorabbin airport is being screwed by the government and MAC,so its refreshing to come to Tyabb...Capt Bob
NOTE:
Don't confuse Romsey with Riddell/Penfield. This is why you are finding difficulty. There are about a dozen landing areas in close proximity.
Correct: Romsey YRSY
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
Runway Condition
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.
Mount Beauty
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!
Misleading use of another Airfields name
🔗 Mon, 09 Mar 2015
— Anonymous Flyer at Romsey Airport, Australia
Whoever is managing the online presence of Romsey Airfield is deliberately misleading people by using Sunbury Airfield's name of "Penfield". The Penfield name comes from Alexander "Doc" Penny, who founded Penfield Airfield at 295 Settlement Road, Sunbury. You are also using Riddell Airfield's name, most likely without their permission. You are obviously doing this to gain more "Key Word" searches, so that people who are searching for Penfield or Riddell will be directed to your business, but what you are doing is illegal and false advertising. Please remove the false name from all your online listings immediately! Penfield Airfield Owner.