Operational Facilities
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Runways and Taxiways
There are two runways at Sunshine Coast Airport to cater for aircraft traffic. The main runway (Runway 18/36) is 1797m long and 30m wide and is suitable for aircraft up to B737/A320 size. The second runway (Runway 12/30) is only for general aviation aircraft up to 5700kg take-off weight and is 650m in length and 18m wide.
Aircraft Parking Aprons
Airline aircraft are catered for on the main parking apron where 3 B737/A320 size aircraft, plus a large corporate jet type aircraft can be parked at any given time. General Aviation aircraft have parking available in the southern general aviation area, either on tarmac, on tie down areas, or on the grass. Space is limited for General Aviation aircraft parking Sunshine Coast Airport suggests you arrange prior parking approval.
Navigational Aids
The airport has a Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) visual navigational aid, plus Airservices Australia provide Non Directional Beacon (NDB) and VHF Omni Range (VOR) radio aids to pilots.
Air Traffic Control
The airport has a Control Tower which is owned and operated by Airservices Australia. The Tower operating hours are published in NOTAM.
Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
A rescue and fire fighting service is provided for all airline flights by Airservices Australia.
Further Details
Further details of the facilities for pilots are contained in Airservices Australia publications; En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA), and Departure and Approach Paths-East (DAP-East). Pilots should access this information through the Airservices Australia website www.airservicesaustralia.com and their Pilot Centre.
Aircraft Fees and Charges
Full details can be found in 2010/2011 Fees & Charges.
Itinerant Aircraft Parking Approvals
Pilots should note the requirements stated in ERSA in relation to parking of aircraft at Sunshine Coast Airport. (Note that Sunshine Coast Airport‘s entry in ERSA is under MAROOCHYDORE/SUNSHINECOAST) Parking space is limited and approvals must be obtained in advance for aircraft over 5700kg, light jet and turbine aircraft. The requirements are detailed in ERSA, LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS paragraph number 5.
When requesting a parking approval the following information is required:
- Name of operator
- Phone number (preferably 24 hour)/ fax number
- Aircraft Type
- Aircraft registration number
- ETA/ETD
- Origin/destination
- Special requirements – eg VIP passengers
- Passenger numbers in/out
- Handling agent (for aircraft requiring marshalling or other ground handling services)
Ground Handling
Larger aircraft using the main apron will be marshaled into position to their approved bay, due to the requirement to maintain safe clearances for airline operations. Aircraft servicing, marshalling, and baggage handling services can be provided by local operators. SCA does not provide an aircraft marshalling service. Marshalling services can be provided by Aviation Ground Handling or Aerocare.
Main Apron Security Requirements
Sunshine Coast Airport is a security controlled airport. The requirements of the Aviation Transport Security Act and Regulations apply to airside activities.
The airside of the airport is security controlled and therefore a valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) must be worn at all times by visiting pilots. Further detail on security requirements for your visit can be obtained by contacting the Airport Operations Officer.
The main apron is a Security Restricted Area during the operational period of the airlines. As such security measures including the screening of itinerant aircraft crew and their passengers, and the inspection of items going to the main apron may apply. Pilots are responsible for the close escort of passengers to and from the terminal building, and ensuring separation from screened airline passengers.
Fuel
Aviation fuel is available from Shell on Tel/Fax (07) 5448 7114, or after hours on 0408 711 968
FORMS
To advise the Sunshine Coast Airport of any changes to Aircraft ownership, please click here.
To advise the Sunshine Coast Airport of new Aircraft ownership, please click here.
To query any charges for Aircraft parking or landing fees, please click here.
To advise the Sunshine Coast Airport of Aircraft Maintanence - Aircraft for Sale, please click here.
Contacts
Contact details for Airport Operations are detailed in ERSA.
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