Melton Airfield

Melton Airfield
Summary
Airport type Private
Operator E. Reeve
Location Melton, Victoria
Elevation AMSL 670 ft / 204 m
Coordinates 37°37′18″S 144°33′54″E / 37.62167°S 144.56500°E / -37.62167; 144.56500Coordinates: 37°37′18″S 144°33′54″E / 37.62167°S 144.56500°E / -37.62167; 144.56500
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]

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 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

References

  1. ↑ YMEL – Melton (PDF). AIP En Route Supplement from Airservices Australia, effective 25 May 2017
  2. ↑ Melton Air Services
  3. ↑ Melton Air Services - About Us

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  1. ↑ http://airportguide.com/airport/Australia/Victoria/Melton-YMEL/runways.php
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