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2026 National Fly-In
16-19 APRIL 2026, COROWA NSW
Join us once more in Corowa for the Antiquers' 2026 National Fly-In.
We look forward to returning to Corowa, on the Murray River, for the third year running. All the plans are in place for four days of fun and celebrations. The recipe of a Murray River town is tried and tested, and we look forward to seeing you all between 16-19 April this year.
See below some of the great activities planned for the event, as well as to grab the info you'll need to join us. This page is being constantly updated, so keep checking back.
Registration
Registration will open soon, keep an eye on your emails and our Facebook page for updates.The Event Registration Fee of $25 per adult contributes to the cost of the event commemorative plaque, bus hire, marquees, and other facilities required to run the event.
Non-members wishing to attend are encouraged to join the Association.
volunteering
Volunteer registration is open, members willing to assist in some way during the event are encouraged to provide their details here: Volunteer registration.
Thursday 16 April: Arrival day
Fly until sunset, then join us in town for an informal dinner at the pub. We'll have a few tables booked, pay-as-you-go and first in, first served!
Friday 17 April: Fly-away lunch and movie night
 The 'Drome Cafe |
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 Brown Bros. Winery |
In the evening, lay out your picnic rug or camp chair for an outdoor cinema experience set amongst the finest collection of antique and classic aeroplanes. A BBQ dinner and bar will be available for sustenance, and BYO camp chair, picnic rug, and blanket. It will likely be chilly!
We'll be airing two special films this year. First, we'll watch The Jockstrap Raiders, an animated underdog short about a group of misfits who band together to change the course of the war. Following that, One Six Right tells the story of California's Van Nuys airport in a stunning tribute to aviation and the airports that support it.
Saturday 18 April
Head out to the airfield for breakfast, then a fun day with food, flying, vintage cars and machinery, OzRunways EFB tutorial, and of course the field full of AAAA aircraft and members.
Breakfast available on the field, pay as you go
11:00 AM OzRunways EFB Tutorial: An interactive session for all EFB skill levels to learn about the flying tools available for Antiqer pilots. Our team will cover the app's core functionality and demonstrate some of the newest features such as: Simulator mode, displayed Landing Fees, and our enhanced Traffic Bubble colours. Bring your questions and your EFB devices, make sure you update OzRunways to the latest version before you arrive. See you there!
6:30 PM Annual Dinner & Awards Night at Club Corowa: Join us for a two-course sit-down dinner at Club Corowa for our annual awards night, sure to be full of fun, laughs, and stories. Be sure to purchase your dinner tickets in advance, and consider booking a full table of eight, so you can be assured of sitting with your Antiquer friends. If you book fewer than eight seats, be sure to arrive on time as seating is not reserved. Registrations for dinner tickets will close on Sunday 12 April to confirm numbers with the venue, so make sure you're registered by then to secure your seat. Late registrations are unable to be accepted, unfortunately.
Sunday 19 April
Breakfast on the airfield, enjoy some local flying, depart for home.
To assist with catering, please indicate your attendance via the registration form.
| Thursday Dinner | Informal dinner in town. |
| Friday Breakfast | Own arrangements in town. |
| Friday Lunch | Fly-away lunch, suggested destinations The 'Drome Cafe (Tocumwal), or Brown Bros. Winery (Milawa). Pay as you go. For those remaining on the airfield, a light lunch with be available. Pay as you go. |
| Friday Dinner | BBQ dinner at Corowa Airfield to coincide with the outdoor cinema |
| Saturday Breakfast | Available on airfield. Pay as you go. |
| Saturday Lunch | Light lunch available on airfield. Pay as you go. |
| Saturday Dinner | The Annual Dinner & Awards Night will be held at Club Corowa from 6:30 PM. Tickets must be pre-purchased online. |
| Sunday Breakfast | Available on airfield. Pay as you go. |
The fly-in's Annual Dinner & Awards Night will be held at Club Corowa on Saturday night from 6.30 PM until late. Adult tickets are $65 each for two courses and children's tickets are $25 each (12 years and under).
Tickets for dinner should be purchased when you pay your event registration fee. Tickets must be purchased online and will be on sale until 5pm on Sunday 12th April. No cancellations or new sales can be accepted after this time as we are required to confirm a final number with the venue.
If you have special dietary requirements please contact us via email events@antique-aeroplane.com.au before 5pm on Sunday 12th April. Any late notice of dietary requirements cannot be guaranteed.
Once you have booked and paid for your dinner tickets, remember to bring your payment receipt with you for the dinner on Saturday night as this will serve as your entry ticket at the dinner venue.
Seating will be on a first come first served basis.
Reserved seating is only available with the purchase of a complete table of eight tickets. If you wish to reserve a table, please purchase your eight tickets online and select the reserve table option. Please list the names of your eight attendees on the registration form.
Trophies will be awarded for:
- Grand Champion in each of the Antique, Classic, Contemporary, and Warbird categories;
- Classic Wings Trophy for best aircraft that was on the Australian civil register prior to 1939;
- President's Choice trophy will also be awarded, along with the;
- R.G. Carey Award for the best owner-restored aircraft attending for the first time post-restoration, and the;
- Kevin Bailey Longest Distance Award, awarded to the member flying the longest distance from their home base to Corowa.
EVENT LOCATION & Pilots' guide
EVENT LOCATION: COROWA AERODROME (YCOR)
Located just 2nm west of Corowa township, Corowa Aerodrome boasts a 1280m NW/SE bitumen strip and a 1520m NE/SW bitumen strip with parallel grass runway.
Guidance for pilots flying in to the National Fly-In will soon be available within OzRunways and for download here. Be sure to review this information before you fly in, and check back before the event for any updates.
Bus Timetable
The Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia is pleased to provide a daily bus service to help you get the most out of your stay in Corowa. This bus service is provided as part of your event registration fee.Buses run in a loop that starts and terminates at Corowa Airport, except for evening shuttles on Friday and Saturday nights. Buses generally depart on the hour. Review the route to understand times past-the-hour to expect the bus at your nearest stop.
Find the bus timetable below, or save a copy to your device here: bus timetable
Note: Bus timetable is indicative and will be confirmed closer to the date.
Operating Schedule
| Thursday 16 April 2026 | Departing Corowa Airport at | 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 9:00 PM |
| Friday 17 April 2026 | Departing Corowa Airport at | 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM |
| Saturday 18 April 2026 | Departing Corowa Airport at | Hourly (8:00 AM until 6:00 PM) 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM shuttles terminate at Club Corowa |
| Departing Club Corowa at | 9:45 PM 10: 45 PM |
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| Sunday 17 April 2026 | Departing Corowa Airport at | 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Stop Timetable
| Stop | Schedule(minutes past the hour) | Address | Access to Accommodation |
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| Corowa Airport | On the hour | 311 Redlands Rd, Corowa | Airport Camping |
| Stop 1 | 6 | 78 Federation Ave, Corowa | Murray Bank Holiday Units Corowa Caravan Park |
| Stop 2 | 10 | 3 Hume St, Corowa | Corowa Golf Club Motel |
| Stop 3 | 15 | Bus stop: 1 Edward St, Corowa | Motel Meneres Statesman Motor Inn |
| Stop 4 | 16.5 | 25 Edward St, Corowa | Heritage Motor Inn |
| Stop 5 | 18.5 | Bridge Rd, Corowa | Ball Park Caravan Park |
| Stop 6 | 21.5 | 6 Short St, Wahgunyah | Riverside Motel |
| Stop 7 | 27.5 | 205 All Saints Rd, Wahgunyah | All Saints Winery |
| Stop 8 | 31.5 | 454 Honour Ave, Corowa | Corowa Bindaree Holiday Park |
| Stop 9 | 33.5 | 382 Honour Ave, Corowa | Rivergum Holiday Park |
| Stop 10 | 35.5 | 18 Lone Pine Ave, Corowa | Corowa Holiday Units |
| Stop 11 | 37.5 | 322 Honour Ave, Corowa | Federation Motel Resort |
| Stop 12 | 40.5 | 63 Riesling St, Corowa | Stable on Riesling Hotel Circa 1936 Art Hotel Rear street access to: Corowa Gateway Motel The Studio Hotel Australia |
| Stop 13 | 42.5 | Bus stop: 2 River St, Corowa | Star Hotel Royal Hotel Corowa Hotel |
| Stop 14 | 46.5 | 20-22 Steel St, Corowa | Corowa Distillery Sat night: Club Corowa |
| Corowa Airport | 52.5 | 311 Redlands Rd, Corowa |
Airport Camera
Keep an eye on proceedings by reviewing the Corowa Airport weather cameras provided by Aus Web Cams at MyAirportCams.com.
2026 National Fly-In is supported by
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