Portland Airport– PTJ
The Portland Airport (PTJ) in Portland, Vic, Australia is operated by the Glenelg Shire Council. Established in 1982, Portland Airport is located seven nautical miles northwest of Portland in Victoria, Australia. It is recognized as one of the only three airports in the state outside Melbourne to operate regular passenger services. PTJ Airport is also home to the Portland Aero Club and the maintenance base of Sharp Airlines.
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The Portland Airport (PTJ) in Victoria, Australia operates with two runways: one asphalt and one gravel. Portland Airport has no control tower and pilots are required to co-ordinate aircraft movements through the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency. From 2009 to 2013, Sharp Airlines used to offer flights to Adelaide, South Australia, and Avalon Airport but has now since stopped due to decline in passenger numbers. In 2014, PTJ Airport recorded 7,405 passengers with 1,142 aircraft movements. Portland Airport is close to nearby cities of Bolwarra and Portland West.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For hotel accommodations around the PTJ, nearby hotels include the Bushland Retreat and the Cape Bridgewater Sea View Lodge for private and nature-friendly holiday homes. If you want to relax and forget about the demands of your daily life, head over to Bushland Retreat. The holiday home is only a short drive away from Cape Bridgewater. Meanwhile, Cape Bridgewater Sea View Lodge offers spacious room with balcony overlooking the wonderful views of the Brigewater Bay. For great food finds, try dipping your fingers to the goodness of Clock by the Bay or the Bridgewater Bay Café.
Nearby airports from Portland Airport (PTJ) in Victoria includes the Mt. Gambier Airport (MGB) and Avalon Airport (AVV).
