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YADG
Nice tea and scones , a couple of biplanes and a few taildragging aircraft doesnt make up for ridiculous increases in traffic , crowded circuits , 100hr inexperienced RA instructors and rude unsafe radio etiquette . I'm disgusted at whats become of this once fine example of a Australian GA strip .Its been 9 months since I last landed my twin there and until Adelaide Biplanes and their commercial operation leave it will be my last . It saddens me to think that this is somehow what they want , total control of the YADG CTAF . I feel for the original hangar owners who based their aircraft there , lets hope Casa the EPA and the Aldinga Aviation group do the right thing .
And yes I am anonymous. .. Ive been warned of the smear campaign tactics of ABP .
Closed
This airstrip was closed decades ago and has largely revegetated.
$1.8 million Airport Upgrade and Extention 2017
The state and federal governments in 2017 will commence with the expanding of the Carnarvon WA airport incorporating a longer airstrip extended by 600m for the implementing on larger aircraft up to Airbus 320 and Boeing 737s. There will also be a $700,000 upgrade to lounge and terminal area. The large grass areas and gardens recognised by people all over who travel through Carnarvon Airport will be looked after and extended to large lawn area under trees for passenger to wait under and relax in the awesome Carnarvon weather. Further information to come shortly.
Great airport
lots of history and a great aviation museum with an Avro Anson. Nice bitumen runway. Airshow on in October 2015
Interesting Runway
Last visit there was a drainage ditch across about 100 m of the western threshold.
Otherwise, beware parachutists and when grass long and wet.
Still in use?
This airport lies within the RAAF Edinburgh airspace and is no longer in use for general aviation. I guess it would do in an emergency. It is the location of the Bolly Aviation propellor business and still appears to be used by helicopters.
Greed Greed and MORE GREED
The most greedy and cunning family operated airport ever, lies and more lies from the Owners Son, and the Mums worse, the lies start the moment they open their mouths, STAY AWAY,,,
No longer operational
Taken over by land developers about 2013(?)
Wrong location of YKTH
Location of Keith Airstrip YKTH is to the East of the currently marked location in Google Maps. The correct co-ordinates are: 36° 6'47.73"S and 140°15'7.39"E for a North/South Runway - Cheers
PPR and Landing Fees apply
PPR from Norm Marston 08 8391 1388 and landing fees apply
Runways 14/32 dirt 10/28 grass 17/35 grass
Trikes in circuit, some without radio
Runway details
Nambung Station offers a unique opportunity to fly in and land in this beautiful setting on our private airstrip.
Nambung Station is only a 40 minute flight from Jandakot, Perth.
Outside airspace
Elevation 150 ft
Runway direction 03-21
Natural earth airstrip GPS: S 30° 34’ E 115° 13’
RWY 27 & 09 narrow bitumen strip
If wind suits. Land RWY 27 which is slightly uphill. And depart RWY 09 slightly downhill.
Com frequency 126.7
Narrow bitumen strip.
After landing RWY 27 turn around at runway end during wet periods.
Trees either end of airstrip.
Great scenic location.
Looks lovely
Lovely looking strip of sand
soooo whats this airport even
why does it get a square out of the national park???
Lakes Entrance - flights to it
Do Charter flights operate in summer? Is Lakes Entrance a real airport for commercial flights of any sort or just for private planes?
CTAF
Note that YGWA has its own CTAF frequency- 126.95
Wineries
This is a great base to fly-in and visit area wineries. We had a great lunch once at Tahbilk, but there are lots of other cellar doors and restos around.
Inquiries on Caboolture aiport
does this airport have a fuel farm? If so, what company and whereabouts is it located in the airport?
Ingelara
I used this air strip many times and found it excellent for my C182 and the family that own it wonderful people and they donate the landing fee to the Royal flying doctor service and I believe they should be thanked for making it available. I always took my portable electric fence with me to keep the cattle away should they be on the strip after landing.i am going back there shortly and I will report further. Peter Pigott VH UPT
Hangarage at Romsey
Does any one know who to contact about hangarage out there?
Circuit Directions
Runway 15 - Left hand circuit
Runway 33 - Right hand circuit
(please do not over fly the housing estate on the norther side)
Drove past it once
I would like to charter a plane to fly my wife and I from sydney to appollo bay for the weekend
Misleading use of another Airfields name
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.
B744 VH-OJA
Today 08/03/2015 is a very momentous day for WOL(Illawarra Regional Airport). Today is the day that VH-OJA a QANTAS B744 VH-OJA takes her final flight from SYD to WOL, this flight is sheduled for 07:30 AEDT. The flight will last 15 mins aprox.
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.
What a great site
Terrific site, thank you.
Easy to find the flights I'm waiting on and all the info I need is there.
airstrip
The noise from planes using this airstrip is ruining the lives of people living in the area.
Waratah village
Interesting for me because I'm writing a story on Waratah.
Wedding
Steve and I (Jan) had our wedding at Forrest Airport (Station) in 2014. And we will be going back for our 1st anniversary. In the midst Forrest Airport was changing managers. But, every thing went so smoothly. Including dragging the relatives there for just only 4 hours;), it is my day right. See them again in 3 months. Jan
ADG goes EPA
The operators who continually breached the agreement of 20,000 movements p.a. ( Over 40,000 movements, in breech of the act) applicable to the airfield, have now been the main reason that the airfield has to have an EPA license.
What a disaster and what a tragic result and sad result for a beautiful country airfield. All in the name of the dollar and at every other shareholders expense in terms of rules, regulations, impositions, restrictions, pending fines and whatever else the EPA can come up with.
This will now be the only EPA licensed airfield in South Australia. A Government Environment Protection Dept.
It makes one wonder what compensates for greed? At the imposition and impact on others airfield users who did not violate the rules and therefore are not responsible for this airfield now to be forced to be EPA licensed.
Watch out for the snakes!
Upon landing my plane was immediately surrounded by a variety of colourful, but presumably deadly, snakes. I immediately took off again and have been having nightmares ever sinnce - 2/10.
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Friday 14th November departure from International Airport
Where do I find info about any possible interruptions to plane departures etc, due to G20?
Should passengers arrive earlier than usual?
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?
re: He's at it again.......
Just reading the blogs. It would be laughable about the comment interesting if it were not true.
Sadly, what was stated is true plus a lot of the other blogs about the airfield and its operators.
Most expensive fuel and most expensive instructional rates.
The good comments are possibly posted by the operators or their stooges.
Saved my daughter's life
Chopper flight from Coffs Harbour to RPA on 27/06/14, at night, enabled surgery on stomach and prevented possible kidney failure
Cannot thank everyone enough
Power Lines
The power lines are on Eastern Threshold...Sorry. I think it is Runway 28 from memory, and probably 100m to 500m...Not a big problem but don't come in too low, especially in low light.
Power Lines
Power lines exist at Southern end approximately 500m from threshold
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.
Aldinga airfield, Adelaide Biplanes
Well said. a great location and welcoming crew. you will not be disappointed if you either drive or fly in here. if you are thinking of tail dragger training, this is the place to go. Probably the best range of tail draggers in Australia. minimal traffic, short hop to the training area, minimal wasted time in the circuit or on the ground. good value for money.
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
judge for yourself
This message is for anyone who is thinking about visiting Aldinga or doing flight training with Adelaide Biplanes. In short, don't listen to anything you read on here, instead go and judge for yourself. These comments give a very false view on what really happens at Aldinga. The vast majority find it to be a great airfield, home to a very professional flight school with a great array of different aircraft. A significantly better option both in terms of cost and quality than anything you will find at Parafield. This is coming from someone who has trained at Aldinga after trying many different options.
Rwy 28
🔗 Sun, 02 Aug 2015
— @Lesliewg at Childers Airport, Australia
Rwy 28/10. 1000 mtr grass. Rwy 28 - If been raining heavily can be soft ground for 250 mtrs from threshold to 1st exit so do not touch down before 1st exit marked by tyres.