Riddells Creek Airfield in VIC is located at the foothills of the Mount Macedon ranges, north west of Melbourne. It is a privately owned airfield, and prior permission is required to land. Riddells Creek Airfield is home to the Airsport’s Flying School.
The Airfield (YRID) has one sealed main runway of 880 meters and two small grass runways of 440 meters with safe open fields in all directions, ideal for flight training.
Riddells Airfield offers pilots no congestion, an all weather sealed runway, and quiet country flying with close to the city convenience. Riddell Airfield has both road and rail access. The Airfield is 5 minutes drive from the town of Riddell’s Creek (2.5 nm away) and 35-45 minutes drive from the city of Melbourne.
Elevation 1150 | Area Forecast 30 | Strip Direction 02 / 20 : 06 / 24 : 15 / 33 |
GPS Position 37° 2848 S 144° 4306 E | ALA Code YRID | Strip Length 880 : 400 : 440 |
WAC Chart 3469 | FIA Melb Centre 135.7 | Strip Surface Sealed : Grass : Grass |
Owner/Operator Riddell Airfield Pty Ltd 0402 042 015 | Windsock ? | ASIC Security/VIS Vest No |
Fuel No | Distance to Town 2.2 NM | Lighting No |
Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport Taxi 03 9010 5422 | Landing Fees Yes |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7 Agriculture OPS take place within 5 NM RAD up to 500ft above ground level. Model ACFT operating WI the aerodrome locality. Wildlife hazards may exist. NOTAM will be raised during periods of increased activity. Hang Gliders OP in area. Please fly neighbourly. |
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