Cambridge Aerodrome facts for kids
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Cambridge Aerodrome
Hobart/Cambridge Aerodrome
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||||||
| Owner/Operator | Par Avion | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 67 ft / 20 m | ||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 42°49′35″S 147°28′36″E / 42.82639°S 147.47667°E | ||||||||||||||||||
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Location in Tasmania
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Cambridge Aerodrome (ICAO: YCBG), also known as Cambridge Airport, is a smaller airport. It is located in Cambridge, a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. This airport is only a few kilometers away from the main airport, Hobart International Airport.
Cambridge Aerodrome has been a key place for planes in Hobart since it opened in the 1920s. In July 1934, the Australian government bought about 190 acres of land from a local farmer. This land was used to build the airport on its current site. Cambridge Aerodrome served as Hobart's main airport until the larger International Airport opened in 1956.
Today, Cambridge Aerodrome is home to several important aviation businesses. It is the base for Par Avion. This company offers day trips and scenic flights around Hobart and the beautiful South West Wilderness of Tasmania. The Aeroclub of Southern Tasmania also operates here. Another company, Heli Resources, uses the aerodrome for helicopter work and flights to Antarctica.
Aviation History at Cambridge
Cambridge Aerodrome has played an important role in Australian aviation history. One notable event happened on March 10, 1946. A Douglas DC-3 plane, operated by Australian National Airways, took off from Cambridge Aerodrome. It was carrying 4 crew members and 21 passengers. The plane was heading to Essendon Airport. Less than two minutes after taking off, the aircraft crashed near Seven-Mile Beach. This accident was a significant event in Australia's civil aviation history at the time.
Airlines and Destinations
Cambridge Aerodrome serves a few destinations, mainly through regional flights.
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| Airlines of Tasmania | Strahan, Launceston, Melaleuca, Maria Island |
