Yarra River Heli Pad - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member themd
S 37° 49.338 E 144° 57.408
55H E 320170 N 5811934
This helipad is a floating pontoon on the banks of the major river flowing thu Melbourne City. It has 2 pads.
Waymark Code: WM9Y1M
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 10/13/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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This is a privately owned helipad by a company called Microflite. The Melbourne City Helipad (YYBK) allows clients to be serviced from a central Melbourne Point.

As I was there one of the companies Eurocopters was dropping in to pick up passengers.
Location of Helipad: Other

Description of location: Pontoon on Water

Does the Site Have a Windsock?: Yes

Primary Puprose of the Landing Pad: Commercial

What facilities are available to passengers?: Office & Waiting Lounge

What identifies the location as a helipad?: 2 x H's

Did you provide a personal photo of the helipad, windsock, helicopter or other identifiable feature?: yes

Where were the coordinates taken relative to the landing pad?: S37 49.326 E 144 57.409

Separate from an airport: yes

Landing Pad Surface: Concrete
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