Moruya Airport is an airport located 3.5 NM Moruya

Moruya, New South Wales

Moruya is a small regional centre in New South Wales, Australia, situated on the Moruya River, approximately 300 kilometers south of Sydney. At the 2006 census, Moruya had a population of 10,278 people. The town relies predominantly on agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism...

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New South Wales

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Australia

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History

Built in 1942, at Moruya Heads by the RAAF

Royal Australian Air Force

The Royal Australian Air Force is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF was formed in March 1921. It continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps , which was formed on 22 October 1912. The RAAF has taken part in many of the 20th century's major conflicts...

consisting of three runways. Moruya was home to the No 11 Operational Base Unit to provide support for RAAF aircraft utilising the airfield.

Expansion

Eurobadalla Shire Council is planning to enlarge the terminal, increase the size of the apron, extend the runway and build a parallel taxiway.

External links

• Airport Plan
• Airport description On Council web site
• RAAF Museum Webpage
• Moruya Aero Club