Malta airfields; much to see?

Great thread. It brings back memories of seeing white painted Vulcans visiting Luqa. Sadly I have nophotos to post.

Float plane prices sound about right from memory- if you can get on a trip when they are dropping off or collecting from Gozo. Two water landings and take offs on the same journey:cool:

Ta’qali is a good place, the museum, the art shops nearby. And the wine they make is even better!

The return fare is quoted as 83 Euro ………..105 Euro if you wish to occupy the copilot’s seat………….

Planemike

The sightseeing trip worked out around £80 – £90 if I remember correctly for a standard seat.
It was worth the money though, we were airborne for a good 45 minutes, and the take-off and landing is impressive – inbetween the large ships in Grand Harbour!

I could only find a price for the Gozo trip and it was in Maltese Lira, not Euros which they use now so i have no idea how that works out in pounds shilllings and pence!….Martin

I have checked on website and prices are there, well they are for the the trip to Gozo………could not find a price for the sight seeing trips. www.harbourairmalta.com

Does any know if they are definitely starting again this year and also what aircraft will be used?

Planemike

What was the damage for the sea plane sightseeing trip? Their website has no prices on it and if it`s not extortionate i would love to do it………Martin

Malta?

Great!

Spent our Honeymoon there last September (Wedding booked AROUND the dates for the Malta Airshow!)

Loads of photo’s from the show, museum, and plenty of other places on our website: www.aviationanoraks.co.uk
Click on the photo of the CL415 waterbomber.

If you love aviation and history – you’ll love Malta !

There a three threads on Airfield Information Exchange about Malta airfields;

200ft long Sound Mirror, Maghtab, Malta

Lascaris War Room, Valletta, Malta

RNAS Hal Far, Malta

I don’t know much about the three above but they are interesting photos.

The Malta Aviation Museum is a must see from what I gather too.

Hope this is of help

If you take the Bus to Hal far from Marsaxlokk .

Having visited on several occasions, unless you really want to go out of the way, take the bus anywhere. They are cheap, frequent and once you see Maltese driving and parking……

I don’t know what your budget is but if you can run to it take a trip with Harbour Air out of the Grand Harbour- either sightseeing or to Gozo. Landing and taking off in the Grand Harbour has to be one of the great aviation experiences (Rather like the old landing at Kai Tac but on water!). You can pay a little extra to sit up front with the pilot but it books up early so you may be better to do it in advance.
I’m trying to find some of the photos I have of Ta’qali- if there’s an appetite for more I’ll post them later.

I know this should really be over in modern, but given the thread I hope you’ll forgive me this once!

Lovely island. The War museum in Valleta was closed in december when we went. It should have opened in september I was told.

If you take the Bus to Hal far from Marsaxlokk sit on the nearside and as you get within a mile or so of the old airstrip you might notice a farm with aero engines and aircraft bits set in the walls round the gate and in the field near the farm. I saw them a couple of years back, I am sure they will be still there.

Nice touch with the before and after pictures.

Martin
I’m quite well travelled but it’s my favourite place on earth- be warned though it’s a little like Marmite; you’ll love it or hate it.

There is plenty to see, Ta’qali is a major tourist draw with a craft village occupying plenty of old RAF buildings and the runway being part of the main road. It’s awhile since I went to Hal Far, but I think industrial estates have built up around it- it too is home to a tourist draw- the Playmobil Park.

The Malta Aviation Museum is world class and the capital, Valletta has something for everyone. We haven’t booked anything yet so I’m quite jealous.

Although it’s not quite spot on this may stimulate your appetite: