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Essendon Fields Airport is Melbourne's first airport. Home of corporate jets, emergency services, fli

26/08/2026

In 1928, Essendon Aerodrome had a front-row seat to aviation history.

Sir Charles Kingsford Smith + the crew of the Southern Cross drew enormous crowds after completing the first ever Trans-Pacific flight from the USA to Australia, a journey that made headlines around the world.

Smithy returned to Essendon many times, including in 1931 as he set out to prove a regular air service between Australia + England was possible. His ambition helped shape the future of international aviation, with Essendon firmly part of the story.

An extraordinary moment in the airfield’s history, + one worth remembering.

📷 Civil Aviation Historical Society & Airways Museum

24/08/2026

A place that keeps Melbourne moving.

The runway, the roads, the hangars, the green spaces, the city just beyond it all. is a place built for movement, connection + momentum.

Not just a point on the map.

📸 [via Instagram]

21/08/2026

Why fly from ?

Because easy starts here.

Park close, check in fast + get moving without the usual airport rush. From business flights to weekend plans, we keep things calm, convenient + refreshingly simple.

Your journey begins before take-off. Make it a good one.

19/08/2026

Snow season is still well + truly performing, so here’s your reminder: you can skip the alpine road trip + fly straight to the mountain from .

With Leisure Heli Tours departing direct from our tarmac, you can be on the slopes at Mt Buller, Mt Hotham or Falls Creek in around 75 minutes.

Less time in the car. More time chasing fresh tracks.

More info 👉 Leisure Heli Tours

17/08/2026

Ever wondered what Melbourne looks like from a helicopter?

From right here at , you can find out. Joy flights give you a bird's eye view over the city skyline, the bay + our own precinct below, all from the comfort of a helicopter seat.

Whether it's a birthday, an anniversary or just an excuse to see Melbourne from somewhere different, it's an experience that's hard to beat.

Ready for takeoff?

✈️ Melbourne Helicopters
✈️ PremiAir Helicopters

📸 Melbourne Helicopters

13/08/2026

Meet Jimmie Nicol, the man who filled in as The Beatles' drummer for part of their 1960s Australian tour, pictured here in our terminal with his Beatles branded bag at his feet + serious main character energy 😎

Over the last 50+ years, we've had plenty of interesting passengers pass through , but this one's hard to top.

11/08/2026

105 YEARS OF THE FIELDS 🎂

We're celebrating 105 years since being officially gazetted as an airfield. Over the past century, the airport has evolved alongside Melbourne, growing from a pioneering aviation hub into a dynamic mixed-use precinct that supports businesses, creates jobs + connects communities.

Today it remains one of Australia's most important general aviation airports, while continuing to attract investment, innovation + opportunity.

Thanks to everyone who has helped shape our story so far.

07/08/2026

A little slice of Essendon Fields Airport history ✈️

ANSETT-ANA Bell 47J-2 Ranger VH-INV pictured in the hangar at Essendon Airport in July 1963 - a reminder of the many aviation chapters that have unfolded right here on the airfield.

Greg Manderson was inside, ready for his first helicopter ride from the Yarra Heliport to Essendon. His dad worked at Ansett, Greg did too, + many of his cousins also became part of the Ansett story.

Today, is still home to aviation, business + community, with plenty of stories held in its hangars, runways + surrounding neighbourhoods.

Do you have an Essendon Fields Airport memory? Share it with us in the comments!

Image credit: Peter Gates Collection
Original post: Ansett Airlines - A Pictorial Journey

05/08/2026

Spotted on the tarmac: a Bombardier Challenger 604.

The Leidos Australia mid-size business jet is a familiar sight at , known for its long range + reliability on both domestic + international routes. With a cruising speed of around 850km/h + the ability to fly non-stop for up to 4,000 nautical miles, it's a favourite for travel where time matters.

Keep an eye out next time you're near the runway + let us know if you've spotted one.

03/08/2026

In 1948, a 16-year-old named Pat LaManna stepped off a plane at with no English, no money, + a dream of a new life in Australia.

He spotted a large red brick building nearby, a TAA workshop at the time, with no idea that decades later his family would turn that very building into one of Australia's best-loved supermarkets.

From a fruit shop in West Preston in 1953, to becoming Australia's largest banana wholesaler, to opening LaManna Direct in an old hangar right here at Essendon Fields in 2010, three generations of the LaManna family have built something remarkable, just metres from where it all began.

Today, a visit to Essendon Fields isn't complete without a pitstop at LaManna.

A pretty special piece of aviation + Essendon Fields history.

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