Torquay and Barwon Heads procedures overview

Torquay procedures overview

Torquay is a small uncertified aerodrome approximately 18 nm south of Avalon Airport. CTAF 119.0 MHz applies. Recreational flying, joy flights and parachute operations take place at the aerodrome. Tandem skydive operations occur most days up to FL150 with an associated drop zone within a 3 nm radius from the airport. Aerobatic joy flights also occur within the vicinity of the airport up to 4,500 ft.

Barwon Heads procedures overview

Barwon Heads aerodrome is approximately 5 nm to the north-east of Torquay, on the same CTAF, with flying training and extensive parachuting operations. It is the pilot-in-command’s responsibility to check current charts, ERSA and NOTAMs for flights in this area.

Published date: 31 May 2023
Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//resources-and-education/publications-and-resources/industry-guides-and-publications/pilot-guides/stay-ontrack-series/stay-ontrack-flying-melbourne-region/torquay-and-barwon-heads-procedures-overview
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