The situation at Omarama is still all up in the air. Glide Omarama where closing, then they were re-opening, but they failed to renew their agreement with the Omarama Airfield. As a result, this announcement came out last week:

Omarama Airfield Limited

The above company owns and operates the Omarama Airfield and is calling for applications from parties who have an interest in operating gliding services from the airfield. The company will consider applications for any one or all of towing, cross country and ab initio training, trial and or scenic flight services which will be the subject of the Licence to Operate.

The Licence to Operate will be granted for three years with two rights of renewal and may include exclusive rights for certain of the services.

The application should include:
- name, ownership and management of the organisation
- the aviation activity being applied for
- the aircraft and other resources available to perform the service
- confirmation that the relevant statutory requirements have or can be met (including Part 115 for scenic flights)
- confirmation that the service applied for will be available 1 September to 31 May each year
- confirmation that the service can be delivered e.g. that towing is available for a glider only service

The company will consider applications where a number of parties are offering seperate services but are seeking a single Licence to Operate.

Enquiries for further information and applications, which close at 5pm Friday May 22 2020, should be made in writing to:

Clive Geddes
Chair, Omarama Airfield Limited