Gawler Aerodrome

Gawler Aerodrome is located in Gawler, South Australia. The aerodrome is owned by the Light Regional Council of South Australia and is operated by the Adelaide Soaring Club.

History
The aerodrome was built during World War II by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1941 and was used as an RAAF Station. An operations building, remote receiving building and transmitting building were constructed as part of the facilities.

Units based at Gawler Aerodrome

 * Adelaide Wireless Transmitting (W/T) Station - detachment
 * Gawler Telecommunications Unit RAAF
 * No. 11 Works Supply Unit
 * No. 21 Squadron RAAF
 * No. 86 Squadron RAAF