Billed as a traditional Aussie fly in for all sport and recreation aviators, AusFly 2024 took place this weekend in Wentworth

AusFly 2024 landed at Wentworth this weekend with more than 100 small aircraft on the ground from all over Australia.

AusFly took place at Wentworth Aerodrome for the first time ever in 2024

It is the traditional Aussie fly-in that attracts everyday aviators, and this year AusFly has chosen Wentworth as its host.

One of the aircraft on display at AusFly 24

First held in 2011, AusFly is described as the main event for aircraft owners, pilots, builders, and enthusiasts to come together and chat about their passion for flying.

“It is an event where everyone can come together and tell their best aviation stories,” president of the Sport Aircraft Association of Australia (SAAA) Tony White said.

Wentworth Mayor Daniel Linklater and Matt Hall pose in front of one of the many planes on display AusFly 24

The event attracts hundreds of civil aviators from all over the country.

“People have flown in from as far afield as Perth. We have 100 aircraft on the ground right now,” he said.

The switch from spring to autumn for AusFly 24 saw Wentworth land the hosting rights.

With the association looking to switch from a spring event to an autumn one, the opportunity to host the event in Wentworth was one that Mr White felt was too good to ignore.

Planes on the stand at AusFly 24.

”Wentworth Council need to take a bow before the aviation community because they have done a wonderful job here, it’s one of the best aerodromes I have seen,” he said.

“And the Wentworthians at the aerodrome club have bent over backwards to help us set it up, it’s been a wonderful experience for everybody.

SAAA President Tony White says there is every chance they’ll be back at Wentworth Aerodrome next year for AusFly 25.

“There’s a very real possibility we’ll be back here next year.”