ANTIQUE AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
WENTWORTH, NSW 9-11 OCTOBER 2026
This year our Spring Fly-in and AGM heads to Wentworth, NSW. Historic Wentworth, where the Darling and Murray Rivers meet, offers a good mix of river scenery, colonial history and striking outback landscapes.
Attractions include the River Junction and Viewing Tower, Perry Sandhills, old Wentworth Gaol, Wentworth Pioneer Museum, and Wentworth Wharf and historic riverfront.
Wentworth Aerodrome (YWTO) has recently undergone a $9m upgrade with new runways, aprons, plentiful parking, and the ever welcoming Sunraysia Sport Aircraft Club, who will host us over the weekend.
Camping is permitted at the airfield, and landing and parking fees have been waived.
For more information about the attractions of Wentworth, visit -
https:/www.experiencewentworth.com.au
Friday 9th October
Arrivals are encouraged on Friday to make the most of the weekend. Our hosts, the Sunraysia Sport Aircraft Club (SSAC) will look after us in their modern and spacious club house. Lunch will be available on Friday afternoon, with a gourmet BBQ on Friday evening, all on a pay as you go basis. The SSAC bar will be open from 3pm.
Saturday 10th October
Bacon and egg sandwiches, ham and cheese croissants and granola cups will be available for breakfast at SSAC to start a day of watching arrivals, catching up with friends, checking out the latest antique aeroplanes, and some local flying along the Murray.
Where's Ya Coffee Bean, coffee van will be onsite from breakfast.
A BBQ lunch will again be available from SSAC with a range of soft drinks, water, tea and coffee and the bar opening from mid-afternoon.
Saturday 10th October - Dinner and AGM
Our dinner and Annual General Meeting will be held from 6:30pm at the Coomealla Club. Tickets for dinner are $60 each and must be purchased online. Dinner details below.
Sunday 11th October
Breakfast on the airfield at SSAC, followed by some local flying, depart for home. The coffee van will be onsite from breakfast.
The Annual General Meeting of the Association will take place at 7:45pm on Saturday 10th October at the Coomealla Club, 1150 Silver City Hwy, Dareton, NSW in conjunction with our fly-in dinner. (Details below).
AGM documents including 2025 AGM Minutes, 2024-25 Financials, Proxy and Committee Nomination forms can be downloaded here -
AGM DOCUMENTS
EVENT REGISTRATION
An Event Registration Fee of $25 per adult contributes to the cost of bus hire and other outgoings required to run the event. Please register your attendance via the REGISTER button above so that we know who is attending and can cater accordingly. Registration will also allow you to book your AGM Dinner tickets.
Association sponsor IOR Aviation has increased the Antiquer member fuel discount to a total of 15 cents per litre for the fly-in weekend from Thursday 8th - to Monday 12th October. This is available on AVGAS and JET A1 across the full IOR network, including the IOR bowser at Wentworth.
EVENT LOCATION: WENTWORTH AERODROME
Located 1.7nm north west of Wentworth township, Wentworth Aerodrome (YWOT) has a 936m N/S bitumen strip and a 1400m E/W bitumen strip.
There are no grass landing areas available at Wentworth.
AVGAS and JET A1 will be available from the IOR bowser on the main apron, using the Fuelcharge APP. A 15 cents per litre discount is available to AAAA members using the APP.
Landing and parking fees have been waived by Wentworth Shire Council for the duration of the fly-in.
All parked aircraft must be tied down, please remember to bring your tiedowns.
For further information see Enroute Supplement Australia
To assist with catering please indicate your attendance via the registration form.
Friday Lunch: BBQ and salads, water, softdrinks, tea and coffee at Sunraysia Sport Aircraft Club. SSAC bar open from 3pm. Pay as you go.
Friday Dinner: Soup, gourmet BBQ, salads and desserts on airfield at SSAC. Pay as you go.
Saturday Breakfast: Bacon and egg rolls, ham and cheese croissants, granola cups, scrambled eggs on toast on airfield. Pay as you go.
Saturday Lunch: BBQ and salads, water, softdrinks, tea and coffee at Sunraysia Sport Aircraft Club. SSAC bar open from mid afternoon. Pay as you go.
Saturday Dinner: Fly-in Dinner and AGM to be held at The Coomealla Club from 6:30pm. Tickets must be purchased online. Further details below.
Sunday Breakfast: Bacon and egg rolls, ham and cheese croissants, granola cups, scrambled eggs on toast on airfield. Pay as you go.
The fly-in dinner and Annual General Meeting will be held at The Coomealla Club, 1150 Silver City Highway, Dareton, NSW from 6:30pm.
Adult tickets are $60 each for two courses, and children's tickets are $20 each (12 years and under).
Tickets must be purchased online, and will be on sale until midnight on Sunday 4th October. 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
Seating will be on a first come first served basis.
Remember to bring your payment receipt with you to the dinner on Saturday night as this will serve as your entry ticket at the dinner venue.
Buses will be available after dinner to get you back to your accommodation.
THE PEOPLES' CHOICE AWARD
On arrival members will receive a voting slip to vote for the Peoples' Choice Award to be announced at the Saturday night dinner.
A bus service will operate between the aerodrome and main Wentworth accommodation over the weekend. On Saturday night the bus service will also run to and from The Coomealla Club.
The bus timetable will be provided on arrival.
CONTACT
For further information contact us at events@antique-aeroplane.com.au
AVALON AIRPORT 25-28 FEBRUARY 2027
The Avalon Australian International Airshow returns in February with the opportunity for Antiquers' members to again participate!
Next year the Antiquer presence will be relocated back to the northern grass near the Rwy 18 threshold as was traditionally the case prior to the 2023 airshow.
To participate, you will need to arrive at Avalon by the end of Thursday 25th February, and will not be able to depart before the afternoon of Sunday 28th February.
AMDA Foundation which runs the event is a big supporter of the Antiquers, and it would be great to have your help in supporting the Avalon Airshow.
We are seeking early expressions of interest to understand who maybe willing to display their aircraft to Avalon next February.
If you are interested please register via the "Register" button above so we can keep you informed.
Further details will be provided as they become available, with confirmation of attendees closer to the event.
For any general inquiries please contact us at -
events@antique-aeroplane.com.au
