Melton Airfield

Airport in Melton, Victoria
YMEL is located in Victoria
YMEL
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]

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.

The airfield was established by Terry Fogarty Sr and known in the early days as "Fogarty's Field". Terry Fogarty Jr. served as a flying instructor there for many years.[3]

See also

  • List of airports in Victoria

References

  1. ^ YMEL – Melton (PDF). AIP En Route Supplement from Airservices Australia, effective 13 June 2024
  2. ^ Melton Air Services
  3. ^ Melton Air Services – About Us

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