Melbourne's RMIT University revealed on Friday it would open a flight training school in Bendigo this year, and Horsham's airfield is one of several the school's students will visit as they hone their skills.

Horsham Aero Club president Tony Brand said the Dooen airstrip was more than prepared for increased activity.

"It shouldn't be a problem at all," he said. 

"There are already two flying schools that already work on the airfield here, and we see pilots from schools in Moorabbin, Ballarat and Bacchus Marsh pretty much on a daily basis."

"Horsham is an ideal place for students to come because it's all flat country around with open paddocks, so you can practice forced landings and other things, which you're restricted in doing in more populated areas.

"We're also lucky to have two runways, both of which are lit with pilot-activated lighting. 

"We've also got good terminal and fuel facilities."

RMIT's announcement continues an eventful few months for Horsham Airport. 

Mr Brand said facilities for loading water onto firefighting helicopters had recently been established there.

"That has been actively used over last month or so, which is very handy. We can respond and have it fully operational within five minutes," he said.

The airport currently experiences about 50 aircraft movements a day. 

Along with students, two charter flight companies use the airport, while Mr Brand said air ambulances averaged more than two flights a day in and out of Horsham.

"The airport is run by council, and it's an asset for our residents just as much as a swimming pool or library," he said.

Mr Brand also runs Horsham Aviation Services, which employs nine people to maintain about 200 light aircraft from across Australia.