Mangalore Airport VIC is located 2 NM (3.7 km) west of the town of Mangalore.
The Airport is a purpose-built training facility north-east of Melbourne’s international airport, that meets Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA) standards.
With a number of metropolitan and regional airports within less than an hour’s flying distance providing ready access to controlled, and un-controlled airspace, no flight curfew, and stable weather conditions.
Mangalore and the surrounding Hume Region is the perfect base for trainee pilots to build confidence and skills.
The airport was established in 1939 for training Royal Australian Air Force pilots. In 1947 it became a civil airfield and until 1970 it was an alternate for Essendon Airport.
From November 2007 to April 2009, the airport was home to the Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) owned by Regional Express Airlines. AAPA relocated to Wagga Airport, New South Wales in 2009.
In June 2017 Moorabbin Aviation Services Pty Ltd established a campus at Mangalore Airport where they undertake pilot training of international students. One of their major clients being China Southern Airlines, training their airline cadets.
Elevation 467 | Area Forecast 30 | Strip Direction 05 / 23 : 18 / 36 |
GPS Position | ALA Code YMNG | Strip Length 2027 : 1461 |
WAC Chart 3469 3470 | FIA Melb Centre 122.4 | Strip Surface Sealed |
Owner / Operator Mangalore Airport Pty Ltd (03) 5796 2000 0428 863 439 | Windsock LH side RWY 36 THR RH side RWY 18 THR Between two RWS near tarmac area | ASIC Security / Vis Vest No |
Fuel AVGAS Bowser AirBP Card only JetA1 (03) 5796 2000 0428 863 439 30 min PN | Distance to Town 2 NM | Lighting 05 / 23 LIRL 18 / 36 LIRL On Request |
Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport – | Landing Fees Yes |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 121.1 See ERSA for Flight Procedures. |