"Aviator Lounge", Wollongong Airport, gone.

[Dieselten]

Just a heads up that the well-known and popular restaurant at Wollongong airport, "The Aviator Lounge" was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Monday 20th May 2013.

 

Cause as yet unknown, future of the building uncertain. Judging by the damage it will probably need to be demolished and a new structure built as a terminal for the Fly-In, Fly-Out crews. Not sure if there will be a restaurant in whatever replaces the current building.

 

As someone who enjoyed many a fine meal there over the years, I send my heart-felt commiserations to the owners of the restaurant and their staff during what are extremely difficult times for them.

 

 

[thommo]

Traveled there for lunch today and got the shock it was burnt down.

 

 

[Ultralights]

very sad, i will miss the good food and interesting conversations had there over a nice huge chicken sandwich!

 

 

[Guest Howard Hughes]

The 'BELTA' was always divine!

 

 

[ayavner]

Awwwww that is really sad to hear. I enjoyed unwinding there after doing my circuits and stuff down at YWOL, likewise my thoughts are with all affected by this :(

 

 

[robinsm]

Damn, there goes my $50 cup of coffee....

 

 

[ahlocks]

Come to WGAx2 and I'll soon organise a $50* cuppa for you Robbo...

 

(*plus GST.... )

 

 

[Sean]

Very sad news indeed, the lounge was a great place.

 

Last year I flew V1 in the YWOL Piper SportCruiser and had lunch with the CFI in the lounge, it was a very enjoyable day.

 

 

[ayavner]

is there a news link with an update anywhere? Thoughts on cause, etc?

 

 

[planedriver]

Sad news, that was a great place to unwind over a good meal.