Melton Airfield

Melton Airfield
IATA: none ICAO: YMEL
Summary
Airport type	Private
Operator	E. Reeve
Location	Melton, Victoria
Elevation AMSL	670 ft / 204 m
Coordinates	37°37′18″S 144°33′54″E / 37.62167°S 144.56500°E / -37.62167; 144.56500Coordinates: 37°37′18″S 144°33′54″E / 37.62167°S 144.56500°E / -37.62167; 144.56500
Map
YMEL Location in Victoria
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 16/34 460 1,509 Turf/Grass 04/22 842 2,762 Hard surface 10/28 802 2,631 Turf/Grass
Sources: Australian AIP

Melton Airfield (ICAO: YMEL) is a small grass strip airfield located approximately 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the city centre of Melton in the City of Melton, Victoria, Australia. It is located at the intersection of Coburns Road and Diggers Rest - Coimadai Road. The small grass airstrip runs approximately east-west. The airfield is home to the Melton Air Services. It has four hangars and parking for light aircraft, an office and vehicle parking.

The airfield was originally begun by Mr. Terry Fogarty Snr. and in the early days known as "Fogarty's Field". Mr. Terry Fogarty Jnr. served as a flying instructor there for many years.