ANTIQUE AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
GRASS ROOTS FLY-IN
LEETON, NSW 22-23 AUGUST 2026
The Grass Roots Fly-in is on again at the beautiful Leeton Airfield (YLEE) in central NSW.
After lots of hard work by the Leeton Aviators Group we have a bright green airfield with smooth runways and parking areas, free of dust and bindii-eyes, ready to welcome us!
This is a back-to-basics event where everyone is encouraged to camp under wing, fly until sunset, enjoy a meal on the airfield, and swap tales by the camp fire. Remember to bring your tents and camp chairs!
Toilet and shower facilities are available at the Leeton Aviators Club along with meals and drinks.
There is much to see in the historic Leeton township and a bus service will be available between the airfield and town. Bus tickets will be available at the aero club bar.
On Sunday morning we will be joined at the airfield by the Ford Customline Car Club.
Our hosts, the Leeton Aviators Club look forward to welcoming the Antiquers to beautiful Leeton.
REGISTRATION
As this is a basic fly-in with pay as you go meals and bus service, no event fee is required. However please register your attendance so we know how many people and aircraft to expect!
ACCOMMODATION
Under wing camping in tents and swags is highly encouraged however for those wishing to stay in town the following accommodation is available -
Motel Riverina (02) 6955 9221
Hydro Hotel (02) 6953 4555
Leeton Central Motel (02) 6955 9221
Leeton Heritage Motor Inn (02) 6953 4100
Leeton Hotel (02) 6953 2027
Leeton Caravan Park (cabins) (02) 6953 3323
A bus service will run between the airfield and town, and taxis are also available.
MEALS
Leeton Aviators Club will provide meals over the weekend. Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast will all be available on a pay as go basis. Saturday night dinner includes the world famous 'road kill stew' with more conventional options for the feint of heart! Dinner tickets for Saturday night will be available at the aero club bar.
The aero club bar will be available for drinks, and a coffee van will also be present during the day. To help will catering please indicate in your registration which on-airfield meals you want.
EVENT LOCATION: LEETON AIRFIELD (YLEE)
Located 3.5nm north-east of Leeton township, Leeton Airfield is an all over grass airfield in magnificent condition!
ELEV. 475 ft CTAF 132.85 GROUND 127.9
Runways
23-05 Dirt (approx 1050m) and parallel Grass (approx 750m)
29-11 Grass (approx 1200m)
(Please note other runways are marked and used by agricultural aircraft however given the expected traffic levels Antiquers are encouraged to use 23-05 or 29-11 as shown).
Parking
Parking will be on grass in the vicinity of the aero club. Assistance will be available on Ground Freq 127.9 Tiedowns are essential, please remember to bring them.
Fuel
Leeton Aviators Club will have AVGAS and MOGAS available for purchase.
There are no landing fees, however any donations would be appreciated by Leeton Aviators Club to help with the upkeep of their beautiful airfield.
CONTACTS
Our hosts from Leeton Aviators Group, and Antiquers' members -
Barry Kirkup 0428 690 745
28 - 30th August 2026
This year we are celebrating 80 years of the DeHavilland DHC-1 Chipmunk and an incredible 90 years of the Supermarine Spitfire!
A weekend of vintage and historical aircraft, live music, BBQ lunch, woodfired pizzas, and underwing camping.
Tickets for Saturday night's dinner is $60pp (All you can eat Woodfired Pizza, live music and patch, with any surplus to local Not For Profit)
Awards for best presented aircraft & individual effort in aviation.
Fuel Discount from IOR
Discounted fuel is available from IOR, with 10 cents per litre off both AVGAS and MOGAS. A QR code to access the discount will be provided on RSVP.
Accommodation
Underwing camping is available free of charge, and camping gear can be provided with prior notice. Nearby accommodation includes : -
Sundowner Hotel Caboolture
Ph: 07 5428 4000
Caboolture Gateway Motel
Ph: 07 5499 4099
Caboolture Motel
Ph: 07 5495 2888
Caboolture Central Motor Inn
Ph: 07 5428 3100
Caboolture Riverlakes Motel
Ph: 07 5499 1766
YCAB Caboolture Airfield Information
Up to date airfield information available here -
Airfield Information
Please RSVP by 10 August.
For more information and to RSVP contact - brisbane.biplanes@gmail.com
