Point Cook is on Port Phillip Bay, approximately 17 nm south-west of Tullamarine and 16 nm north-east of Avalon. Point Cook has 3 runways – 2 asphalt and one grass. Additionally, there is a grass operating area to the west of RWY 17/35.
Point Cook is a non-controlled aerodrome in Class G airspace with a dedicated CTAF. Point Cook is surrounded by Danger area D383, which extends from SFC to base of Control area (CTA) and is active during hours of daylight or as amended by NOTAM.
The airspace around Point Cook is complex due to the proximity of major airfields such as Tullamarine, Avalon, Essendon and Moorabbin. Additionally, Restricted areas R330A and B can be activated by NOTAM for military flying operations and have the dimensions of a 3 nm radius of Point Cook aerodrome reference point (ARP), SFC to base of CTA. Pilots should check NOTAMs for activation periods.
Special circuits and operational procedures apply due to intensive flying training and dissimilar aircraft types. Review ERSA for procedures.
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