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Essendon Fields Airport (previously Essendon Airport) is a General Aviation and Corporate Jet Airport situated at the intersection of the Tullamarine and Calder Freeways, just 10 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD.

Essendon Fields Airport provides facilities and services for International and Domestic corporate aircraft, aircraft maintenance, airfreight, aircraft charter and emergency air service providers. Combined, these operators undertake more than 50,000 annual aircraft movements.

Situated on 305 hectares, the airport has two runways, and comprises a significant mix of aviation and non-aviation activities. Since 2001, the airport has undertaken numerous upgrades and is now one of the leading General Aviation and Corporate Jet Airports in Australia.

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History

The site of the present-day Essendon Fields Airport has hosted aviation activities since 1919 when the Aero Club first established its base on farmland known as St Johns. On the 11 August 1921 it was gazetted that the site was acquired by the Commonwealth Government for the purpose of formally establishing an airfield. In 1923, St Johns airfield was given the title "Essendon Aerodrome" and became a base for Australia's rapidly growing civil aviation industry and later, Defence operations during World War II.

After the war, passenger services grew steadily and Essendon operated as Melbourne's international airport from 1950 until 1970 when international flights were transferred to Melbourne's new airport at Tullamarine, with domestic flights transferred one year later.

Since the 1970s, Essendon Airport has operated as a general aviation facility and today hosts regular passenger transport to regional locations, charters and tourist flights, emergency services, freight and private aircraft.

In 2001, the long term lease to operate and develop Essendon Airport was acquired from the Federal Government by Essendon Airport Pty Ltd, a joint venture between Fox and Beck families. Since privatisation, the airport's operators have drawn on their experience in logistics and property development to revitalise the airport and create the vibrant commercial hub of Essendon Fields.

REGIONAL FLIGHTS

Quick check-in, cheap parking and the closest airport to the city you'll be in the air and on your way in no time. Two regional airlines - Sharp Airlines and Fly Corporate Air fly to 7 destinations making up more than 100 regional aircraft movements each week.

Directions

By Car | Melbourne to Essendon Airport

Essendon Fields Airport is 10 kilometers from Melbourne's CBD, located just off the Tullamarine Freeway.

From Melbourne, take either the West Gate Freeway (West Bound), Flemington Road (North Bound) or Spencer Street (North Bound) until you reach the City Link Freeway.
Turn right onto the City Link Freeway and continue along the Tullamarine Freeway.
Go past the turn offs to Bell Street and Bulla Road.
Stay in the left hand lane and follow the Tullarmarine Freeway (Do not take the Calder Freeway exit).
Take the left exit to Essendon Airport and Matthews Avenue.
At the traffic lights turn right onto English Street and follow the signs to the Passenger Terminal.

By Car | Essendon Airport to Melbourne

From Essendon Airport, take English Street and turn left onto the Tullamarine Freeway (South Bound).
Continue along the freeway past the Bulla Road and Bell Street Exits.
Take the left exit to either Flemington Road, Dynon Road, Footscray Road or the West Gate Freeway to access the Central Business District.

Parking

There is sufficient car parking space outside the passenger terminal, HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT SECURE PARKING. Any vehicles parked at the airport are at the driver's own risk. Please note : There are some areas that are time-restricted, which need to be adhered to.

Public Transport

If you are travelling to Essendon Airport by public transport, both buses and trams
stop on Matthews Avenue. Cross the Tullamarine Freeway bridge into English Street until you reach the passenger terminal in Hargrave Avenue.
For timetables and route maps, go to www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Taxi Services

Taxis regularly service the Terminal precinct, and can provide easy access to and from Melbourne Airport and the CBD.

❊ Address ❊

 ⊜  72 Hargrave Avenue Essendon 3041 View Map
 ✆ Telephone: +61 3 9948 9400

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❊ Web Links ❊

➼ Essendon Fields | Airport 

➼ www.ef.com.au

➼ www.linfox.com

➼ www.wikipedia.org/Essendon_Airport

➼ www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

❊ Also See... ❊

➼ Essendon Fields Business Park

➼ Melbourne International Airport

➼ Par Avion | Airlines of Tasmania

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