Hoxton Park Airport
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Hoxton Park Airport was a general aviation
aerodrome in south-western Sydney
, New South Wales
, Australia
.
The aerodrome
was non-towered
, and so operated according to Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
(CTAF) procedures.
Traffic was light; at the time of closure three fixed wing and one rotary wing flight training schools operated from this aerodrome, which bordered on a large flight training area, serving Sydney's general aviation community. A commercial skydiving operation was also based at the aerodrome. A self-service AVGAS bowser was available.
and Camden during World War II
by the Royal Australian Air Force
.
The original airstrip was 5000 ft (1524m) long and 172 ft (52m) wide. The runway has been shortened since World War II and the former runway extension is noticeable at the northern end of the runway. Several aircraft revetments that existed in the farmland to the west of the aerodrome may have been removed (possibly destroyed during the construction of the M7 motorway).
The development of Western Sydney finally caught up with the aerodrome and it closed permanently on 15 December 2008.
The runway was dug up and permanently destroyed on 16 December 2008. The taxi ways were left in place but were destroyed with the hangars and airport buildings in early 2009.
The land is now owned by Mirvac with the intention to develop it into a distribution centre for the Sydney
area.
General aviation
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aerodrome in south-western Sydney
Sydney
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, New South Wales
New South Wales
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, Australia
Australia
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.
The aerodrome
Aerodrome
An aerodrome, airdrome or airfield is a term for any location from which aircraft flight operations take place, regardless of whether they involve cargo, passengers or neither...
was non-towered
Non-towered airport
A non-towered airport, sometimes referred to as an uncontrolled airport, is an airport with no operating tower, or air traffic control unit...
, and so operated according to Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency , is the name given to the VHF radio frequency used for air-to-air communication at U.S., Canadian and Australian non-towered airports....
(CTAF) procedures.
Traffic was light; at the time of closure three fixed wing and one rotary wing flight training schools operated from this aerodrome, which bordered on a large flight training area, serving Sydney's general aviation community. A commercial skydiving operation was also based at the aerodrome. A self-service AVGAS bowser was available.
History
The aerodrome was constructed as part of a group of airfields to be used as aircraft dispersal fields in the event of Japanese air attack on the Sydney area. Aircraft revetment hideouts were constructed within adjacent vegetation to hide and disperse aircraft. The aerodrome was used as an emergency and training field and satellite field for Schofields, BankstownBankstown Airport
Bankstown Airport is a general aviation airport and business park located in the City of Bankstown, from the central business district of Sydney, Australia...
and Camden during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
by the Royal Australian Air Force
Royal Australian Air Force
The Royal Australian Air Force is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF was formed in March 1921. It continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps , which was formed on 22 October 1912. The RAAF has taken part in many of the 20th century's major conflicts...
.
The original airstrip was 5000 ft (1524m) long and 172 ft (52m) wide. The runway has been shortened since World War II and the former runway extension is noticeable at the northern end of the runway. Several aircraft revetments that existed in the farmland to the west of the aerodrome may have been removed (possibly destroyed during the construction of the M7 motorway).
The development of Western Sydney finally caught up with the aerodrome and it closed permanently on 15 December 2008.
The runway was dug up and permanently destroyed on 16 December 2008. The taxi ways were left in place but were destroyed with the hangars and airport buildings in early 2009.
The land is now owned by Mirvac with the intention to develop it into a distribution centre for the Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
area.