Melton Airfield

Melton Airfield (ICAO: YMEL) is a small grass strip airfield located approximately 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the city centre of Melton in the City of Melton, Victoria, Australia. It is located at the intersection of Coburns Road and Diggers Rest - Coimadai Road. The small grass airstrip runs approximately east-west. The airfield is home to the Melton Air Services.[2] It has four hangars and parking for light aircraft, an office and vehicle parking.

Melton Airfield
Summary
Airport typePrivate
OperatorE. Reeve
LocationMelton, Victoria
Elevation AMSL670 ft / 204 m
Coordinates37°37′18″S 144°33′54″E
Map
YMEL
Location in Victoria
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
16/34 460 1,509 Turf/Grass
04/22 842 2,762 Hard surface
10/28 802 2,631 Turf/Grass
Sources: Australian AIP[1]

The airfield was originally begun by Mr. Terry Fogarty Snr. and in the early days known as "Fogarty's Field". Mr. Terry Fogarty Jnr. served as a flying instructor there for many years.[3]

See also

  • List of airports in Victoria

References

[1]



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