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Location Lat 37° 44' 44S Long 140° 47' 7E Mount Gambier Airfield is located at an elevation of 212' above sea level to the north of Mount Gambier in South Australia in Australia. Still in use today as Mount Gambier Airport. Wartime History During early 1942, used by the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as base for fighter aircraft. American units based at Mount Gambier Airfield 35h FG, 39th FS (P-39) Ballarat arrives March 16, 1942–April 3, 1942 to Williamstown 35th FG, 40th FS (P-39) Ballarat arrives March 16, 1943– 35th FG, 41st FS (P-39) Ballarat arrives March 17, 1943–April 7, 1942 to Bankstown Today Still in use today as Mount Gambier Airport. Classified as a small airport with three runways. The first is oriented 24/06 measures 2,776' x 98' surfaced with asphalt. The second is oriented 29/11 measures 3,025' x 98' surfaced with asphalt. The third is oriented 36/18 measures 5,000' x 98' surfaced with asphalt. Airport codes: ICAO: YMTG / IATA: MGB Contribute
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