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Shepparton Aerodrome
The Shepparton Aerodrome is located on Melbourne Road, Kialla, 8 kilometres south from the Shepparton CBD. It is at latitude S 36° 25'7", longitude E 145°a 23'6" and altitude 374 feet.
No landing fees are charged.
The aerodrome has two active runways:
18-36 Runway
The 18-36 Runway is 1380m with a sealed width of 18m and was reconstructed in 1992 to withstand a turbo prop SAAB 340. Each end of the main runway is fitted with a PAPI system.
09-27 Runway
The 09-27 Runway is gravel pavement with a length of 423m and width of 30m.
Taxiway and Apron
Taxiways have a sealed width of 10m. A sealed apron and tie down areas are provided in front of the northern hangars.
Refuelling Facilities
The fuel supplier at the aerodrome is Gawne Aviation. Telephone (03) 5823 1481 during business hours.
Navigational Aids
Navigational aids at the aerodrome include a Non Directional Beacon (NDB), Automatic Weather Information Broadcast, Unicom Service Operations and Aerodrome Frequency Response Unit (AFRU) and PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) System.
Obstacles
For current obstacle information, please refer to ERSA.
Pavement Concession Permits
For pilots wanting to land with planes heavier than 5700 kg, please contact the Aerodrome Manager to arrange a pavement concession permit.
Special Events
The aerodrome is available for special event bookings. Please contact the Aerodrome Manager in writing to arrange bookings.
Operations
The Shepparton Aerodrome is owned and operated by the Greater Shepparton City Council who appoints a committee under Section 86 of the Local Government Act 1989 , for the purpose of advising the Council on matters relating to the operation and management of the aerodrome.
Membership of the committee currently comprises:
- GV Aero Club representative - Mathew Ford;
- Commercial aero operators representative - Allan Cole;
- Community representatives appointed by the Council - Ken Muston (Chairman), Barrie Halliday and Ed Rhode; and
- Council’s representative - Councillor Bruce Wilson.
Links
Goulburn Valley Aero Clulb
www.goulburnvalleyaeroclub.com
Charters & Flying Training
For information regarding charter flights please contact Air Charter Today on 0413 138 906.
Gawne Aviation - www.gawneaviation.com.au
Air Shepparton - www.flytoday.com.au
Air Charter Today - www.airchartertoday.com
