Three people have died after a plane crashed at at Shellharbour Airport on Saturday morning.

Emergency services rushed to the scene after an aircraft crashed around 10am.

Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District were informed that a light aircraft crashed at the scene shortly after take-off.

Upon impacting with the ground, the aircraft caught on fire which was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW.

Three people are confirmed to have lost their lives in this tragic accident.

There are no reports of any other people being injured.

A crime scene has been established and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), have been notified.

Further information will be supplied once it becomes available.