Torquay Airport

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Torquay Airport is a privately owned airfield situated at 325 Blackgate Rd, Torquay, Victoria, Australia.

Torquay Airport is home to Tiger Moth World and Australian Skydive. (ICAO: YTQY)

Other airports in the area are at Barwon Heads (ICAO: YBRS) and Avalon Airport.

Coordinates: 38°17′45″S144°21′52″E / 38.29583°S 144.36444°E / -38.29583; 144.36444



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