...Does the wind only blow in one direction in Toowoomba??...
Amongst other things, i imagine the property they had and further land availability close to Toowoomba city, and terrain, dictated the outcome.
The strip runs along a shallow valley floor and the airport is next to the Toowoomba ring road.
Of interest, there is quiet a bit of work being done around Toowoomba airport. Don't think the council would be spending the money unless they seen a future for YTWB.
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