Portland Airport VIC
Portland Airport in VIC is a major gateway and transport link in southwest Victoria. It connects both the domestic business and leisure travel markets to some of Australia’s major capital cities. The award-winning airport is one of five CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certified airports in Victoria. It’s also the only certified in the southwest region, with the capacity to support passenger aircraft 30 seats and greater.
Portland Airport: Supporting a thriving business community
The airport was developed in 1982 to provide for growing business demand. Most of this was borne from the development of Alcoa, one of Australia’s most successful smelting options. During the past three decades trade has grown to support the thriving business community. Major customers include the Port of Portland, renewables, manufacturing, mining and forestry sectors in addition to thriving agricultural markets. Portland Airport is a major gateway to some of Australia’s greatest tourist attractions. These include the Great Ocean Road, Grampians National Park and Coonawarra wine region and Limestone Coast.
A busy multi-use Airport
During its peak trade, the airport supported four daily flights to Melbourne carrying more than 20,000 passengers per year. Weekday connections to Adelaide have also been available. The airport provides a broad range of other services including charter flights, freight, RFDS and other commercial business aircraft. It is also an imperative base for emergency service operators and used for Aviation Defence training exercises. Charter operators are a substantial user of the airfield. Regular national business and organisations use the facility in addition to pleasure users.
| Elevation 266 | Area Forecast 30 | Strip Direction 08 / 26 : 17 / 35 |
| GPS Position 38° 1905 S 141° 2816 E | ALA Code YPOD | Strip Length 1616 : 1180 |
| WAC Chart 3467 | FIA Melb Centre 125.8 Circuit area | Strip Surface Sealed : Gravel |
| Owner / Operator Glenelg Shire Council (03) 5522 2200 0427 360 578 | Windsock 1 – Both ends of long TWY | ASIC Security / Vis Vest No |
| Fuel AVGAS Bowser – Visa, MC JetA1 Bowser – Visa, MC | Distance to Town 7 NM | Lighting AFRU + PAL 08/26 127.95 |
| Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport Herz Hire Car at Terminal Taxis of Portland (03) 5523 2022 | Landing Fees Commercial ACFT only |
| Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 127.95 Bird and animal hazards. |
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Portland Airport, Cashmore VIC 3305 Australia
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