Monomeith Park Airfield

The primary reason for closure was military decommissioning. The airfield was constructed as a temporary wartime facility. Following the end of WWII, the RAAF no longer required a network of emergency and satellite airfields, so Monomeith Park was deemed surplus to requirements and was returned to its original landowners for agricultural use, which was its most economically viable purpose.

The site of the former Monomeith Park Airfield is now private property and is used entirely for agricultural purposes, primarily as pasture for grazing livestock, consistent with the dairy farming prevalent in the Caldermeade region. No original buildings such as hangars or control towers remain. However, the airfield's layout is still remarkably visible from the air. Satellite imagery clearly shows the faint but distinct outlines of the two intersecting gravel runways forming an 'X' shape in the paddocks, serving as a ghostly reminder of its wartime past.

Monomeith Park Airfield was a significant piece of Australia's WWII infrastructure. It was constructed as a satellite airfield and Emergency Landing Ground (ELG) for the nearby RAAF Station Westernport (also known as HMAS Cerberus). Its main purpose was to support flying training operations and to act as a dispersal field, allowing aircraft to be moved away from the main base in case of an enemy attack. It would have primarily handled RAAF training aircraft such as the de Havilland Tiger Moth and CAC Wirraway. The airfield featured two intersecting runways, a common design for the era to allow for takeoffs and landings in various wind conditions. After its military service, its history is that of a private airstrip that gradually fell into disuse.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Monomeith Park Airfield. The land is privately owned and is valuable for agriculture. Furthermore, the site is located within a region experiencing significant residential and commercial growth. Any attempt to reactivate the airfield would face considerable challenges, including land acquisition costs, zoning regulations, and potential airspace conflicts with other airports and developing areas. It is considered a historical site with no future as an operational airfield.