Mangalore Airport Australia (MAA) is a large, well-equipped airport with dual all-weather runways for general aviation. It is located close to metropolitan Melbourne and the major freeway network to northern Australia in an area known for its stable weather patterns. The airport has no flight curfew and operates seven days a week.
MAA provides a high standard of service, facilities and infrastructure. It is an advanced aviation-training centre, with a new professional pilot academy and two long-established flying schools. Its facilities are also available for use by recreational flyers.
Customers include federal and state government departments, the CFA and commercial organisations.
Happenings newsletter
- October 2008:
The improvements to facilities and infrastructure are continuing at Mangalore Airport on the back of the completion of the six quaker barns, training complex and canteen. If it's been a while since your last visit to the Airport we encourage you to drop in, you will be amazed by the transformation.
- September 2008:
Mangalore Airport welcomed members of the Shepparton Ford Car Club on 23/09/08. The Shepparton Ford Car Club enthusiasts all share a passion for American classics and celebrated their collection with an 'Uncle Sam' inspired day. The Club made the most of Mangalore's glorious Spring weather with a tour of the Airport's facilities which are steeped in History.
- Ex-CATA students are holding a reunion in late January 2009. For more details visit http://www.nasa-cata-reunion.com
- November 2007:
Mangalore Airport Australia and Regional Express (Rex) announce the creation of the Civil Aviation Training Academy (CATA). See Rex media release and
ABC News.
- December 2007:
First group of CATA students commence training.