Wyalkatchem Airport Upgrade Project   A joint initiative of                                     

History

The Shire of Wyalkatchem has had control of the airport site which is a Class C Reserve since 15 July 1949.  This site is seen as a key outcome under the Shire’s Plan for the Future regarding the sustainable development of Wyalkatchem.  The site covers 109.3233 hectares or 270.23 acres.  The airport’s landing strip became an all weather strip in 2000 and is considered one of the finest examples of an all weather strip in Western Australia.  Construction of the all weather strip was carried out by the local community.  There are also two gravel cross strips.

Since the development of the all weather strip in 2000, aviation has become a focal point for the Wyalkatchem Community.  The Sport Aviation Academy, a private recreational flying school, commenced in 2005 and has become the second busiest solo operated flying school in Australia.  The airport is also used by microlight enthusiasts and has had parachute and Hercules landings undertaken.  The Southern Cross Chinese Flying School based in Merredin also undertakes touch and go landings at the airstrip.  An ambulance transfer station has been built for use by the RFDS.

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