Car Hire Moorabbin Airport - Mini guide to Moorabbin Airport
Moorabbin Airport
Counted as one of the busiest airports in the Southern hemisphere, Moorabbin Airport caters to the flying needs of many people who wish to travel to and from Moorabbin. This airport plays a vital role in General Aviation, Regional connections and pilot training.
Situated at a distance of 21 kms towards the southeast from Melbourne, Moorabbin Airport is owned by the Commonwealth Government and managed by the Moorabbin Airport Corporation also known as MAC. Recently, MAC has released a new Master Plan for this airport that includes plans for the development of transportation, aviation businesses and vacant land.
Spread over an area of 293 hectares, Moorabbin Airport came in to existence in 1949. Inaugurated officially by the Government, Moorabbin Airport is also known as the aircraft sales capital of southern Australia. Presently, Mr. Phil McConnell is the Airport General Manager at Moorabbin Airport.
The air traffic at Moorabbin Airport is controlled by Air Services Australia during 0800 hours to 1900 hours. All the modern amenities are provided to the passengers during arrival and departure at the Moorabbin Airport. According to reports, DC3s are seen as the largest visitors at Moorabbin. Passengers can easily hire a car from a car hire agency like AVIS to reach the town after arrival at Moorabbin Airport.
It is estimated that 98% of traffic at Moorabbin is of General Aviation aircraft. Operating public transport flights to Tasmania from Moorabbin, King Island Airlines also have their base at the Moorabbin Airport. Apart from this, many Citation jets visit this airport per week.
The airfield at Moorabbin Airport is open round the clock with lights displayed on full range for Runways 13/31 and 17/35 during the dark hours. Although the tower at Moorabbin Airport doesn.t have a radar, it has a direct communication with the famous Melbourne Jetport radar services to avoid any mishap.
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