Nhill Airport Victoria
The oldest inland airport in Victoria.
Nhill Airport in Victoria is located 1 nautical mile northwest of Nhill, about four hours northwest of Melbourne. The Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre is located there.
In the spring of 1924 Francis Birtles, noted Australian explorer, arrived over Nhill in an aeroplane piloted by Lieut. Briggs of the Royal Australian Air Force, and landed in Messrs Moll Bros. paddock, a mile east of the town. They were returning from an exploring flight over the Lake Eyre region of northern South Australia and were met in Nhill by Messrs Herbert Moll, S. C. Moll and F. K. McKenzie, who was intensely interested in aviation. Lieut. Briggs said, “Why don’t you make this an aerodrome? It is ideal for the purpose and is exactly half-way between Melbourne and Adelaide.”
Today Nhill is not only the oldest inland airport in Victoria, but it is one of the chain of great aerodromes that extends from Brisbane to Perth. Herb. Moll said that he was prepared to grant the paddock at an infinitesimal rental to the aviation authorities. After protracted negotiations the ground was inspected by officers of the civil and military departments and the area was ultimately proclaimed a Government landing ground.
| Elevation 454 | Area Forecast 30 | Strip Direction 09 / 27 : 18 / 36 |
| GPS Position 36° 1835 S 141° 3827 E | ALA Code YNHL | Strip Length 1000 : 1102 |
| WAC Chart 3469 | FIA Melbourne Centre 125.8 Circuit area | Strip Surface Sealed : Grassed red sand silt |
| Owner/Operator Shire of Hindmarsh (03) 5391 444 ARO 0418 539 545 | Windsock 1 – in front of apron | ASIC Security / Vis Vest No |
| Fuel AVGAS Nhill Aero Club 0429 918 364 Cash or Cheque | Distance to Town 1 NM | Lighting RWY 09/27 PAL 119.6 |
| Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport Horsham Taxi Service (03) 5381 1223 | Landing Fees No |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7
Bird hazards.
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