Cambridge Aerodrome facts for kids
Cambridge Aerodrome, also known as Cambridge Airport, is a small airport near Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It's located in a suburb called Cambridge, not far from the bigger Hobart Airport. This aerodrome has a long history of helping people fly around Tasmania.
Quick facts for kids
Cambridge Aerodrome
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Owner/Operator | Par Avion | ||||||||||||||
| Serves | Hobart | ||||||||||||||
| Location | Cambridge, Tasmania, Australia | ||||||||||||||
| Opened | July 1934 | ||||||||||||||
| 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 Hobart
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Location in Tasmania
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Contents
A Look Back: The History of Cambridge Aerodrome
Hobart's First Main Airport
Cambridge Aerodrome has been an important place for flying in Hobart since the 1920s. In July 1934, the Australian government bought 190 acres of land from a local farmer. They did this to build an aerodrome, which is another name for a small airport, right where it is today.
This airport was Hobart's main airport for many years. It served the city until a new, larger airport, Hobart International Airport, opened in 1956.
Ownership Changes
In 1992, the Federal Airports Corporation sold Cambridge Aerodrome to a company called Par Avion. Par Avion is an airline that still uses the aerodrome today. In June 2024, the aerodrome was put up for sale again.
What Happens at Cambridge Aerodrome Today?
Today, Cambridge Aerodrome is home to several important aviation businesses.
- Par Avion uses the aerodrome as its main base. They offer exciting day trips and scenic flights. You can fly over Hobart and the beautiful South West Wilderness of Tasmania with them.
- The Aeroclub of Southern Tasmania is also based here. This club helps people learn to fly and enjoy aviation as a hobby.
- Heli Resources is a helicopter company at the aerodrome. They do aerial work, which means using helicopters for things like lifting heavy items or helping with construction. They also fly to Antarctica!
Flights from Cambridge Aerodrome
Where Can You Fly?
Par Avion offers flights to several interesting places from Cambridge Aerodrome:
- Launceston
- Maria Island
- Melaleuca
- Strahan
Important Event: A Plane Accident
1946 Aircraft Crash
On March 10, 1946, a Douglas DC-3 plane took off from Cambridge Aerodrome. It was operated by Australian National Airways and had 21 passengers and four crew members. Sadly, less than two minutes after taking off, the plane crashed at Seven-Mile Beach. Everyone on board was lost in this tragic event. At the time, it was the worst civil aviation accident in Australia's history.
