Daly River Flyaway the Saturday
Aug 4
posted by Mark Christie in
MKT Airfield, TEFC, Flyaway
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Daly River Flyaway – Sat 8 August (Day trip only)
From MKT to YDMN is about 71nm on magnetic 193 degrees, across the western end of Darwin River Dam and east of the Tabletop Range (Litchfield NP). Coordinates are 13 45.2S 130 41.5E
The airstrip is 800m bitumen, 12/30 and about 70 ft AMSL.
The airstrip is right at the community of Nauiyu with a store and fuel only about 200 metres from the aircraft parking area. It is on the banks of the Daly River and is very pleasant, green and well kept with lots of shade. The store and the fuel bowsers opposite are only open until 1300 on Saturday and not at all on Sunday (hence the Saturday flyaway). Note that there is no Premium unleaded.
If the 50 knot aircraft left at around 0700, they should arrive around 0830, depending upon wind. If the faster aircraft left at around 0730 they should arrive within half hour of the others. There is plenty of interest along the banks of the Daly with farms and cabin parks. Remember if you need unleaded to get it in the morning.
If anyone wishes to overnight, cabins are available at the Daly River Roadhouse, about 2 to 3 km from the airstrip if you walk the track beside the river, or about 4 km by road.
Click on Steve's link below to let him know if you are coming. As it is greater than 50nm, make sure you bring your epirb/plb.
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