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Torquay Airport VIC

 

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Torquay Airport VIC. Country Airstrips Australia.
Torquay Airport VIC

Torquay Airport in VIC is situated at 325 Blackgate Rd, Torquay, and is home to Tiger Moth World and Australian Skydive.

It is a small airport with a maximum runway length of 2985. It demands a smaller aircraft, such as a single engine piston or high-performance turboprop that are available for charter from Camber Charters.

Elevation
20
Area Forecast
30
Strip Direction
09 / 27 : 18 / 36
GPS Position
38° 1800 S
144° 2154 E
ALA Code
YTQY
Strip Length
450 : 1100
WAC Chart
3460 / 3469
FIA
Melb Centre 123.35
Strip Surface
Grass : Grass
Owner/Operator
TORO Air
03 5261 5100
PPR
tigermothworld.com.au
Windsock
1 – NE of RWY 18 / 36
ASIC Security/VIS Vest
No
Fuel
AVGAS JetA1 through Skydive
0401 809 022
Distance to Town
8 KM
Lighting
No
Aircraft Parking
Yes $10 per night
Transport
Taxi 131 008
Landing Fees
Yes – see website
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 119.0

WARNING: Tandem skydive operations most days from up to FL150. Dropzone up to 3nm radius around airport. Aerobatic flights conducted most days. Will occur up to 4500’ in vicinity of airport.

Prior permission required to use.
Pilots should check serviceability before use.
No circuit training, touch and go’s or precautionary searches.
Avoid overflying airport, surrounding houses & surrounding townships of Torquay and Breamlea.
Powerlines and trees on approaches to RWY 18, 09 and 27.
After heavy rain some areas may be soft/unusable.
Kangaroos graze in adjacent wetlands and may be on runways, particularly around dawn/dusk.
Birdlife around wetlands/airport can be considerable.
Joining the circuit on downwind, base or straight-in is preferred.
Only taxi and manoeuvre on marked runways and taxiways. Serviceability of other areas cannot be
guaranteed.
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