PERTH AIRPORT Master Plan 2009

P E R T H A I R P O R T M a s t e r P l a n 2 0 0 9
In 2008 Airservices Australia and WAC agreed on the location
of a new facility for the aviation fire and rescue service
provided by Airservices Australia. This new facility is expected
to become operational in 2011 and the existing facility will be
decommissioned.
Airservices Australia are in the process of implementing the
Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System
(A-SMGGS) at Perth Airport. The final locations of equipment
are being identified and the required sites will be protected
once the selection process is completed by Airservices
Australia and WAC.
7.5 Terminal Precincts
The projected Terminal Precinct configurations in 20 years
and under the ultimate airport configuration are depicted in
Figures 7.3 and 7.4.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) publication
Guidelines for Airport Capacity/Demand Management
provides a level of service framework which permits
comparison between sub-systems within an airport complex.
Consistent with common practice in Australia and the
expectations of airlines operating in Perth, Perth Airport
has adopted the IATA Level of Service C classification as the
base level of service for terminal facilities. This classification
provides for “good level of service; condition of stable flow;
acceptable delays; good level of comfort”.
The size of a terminal, including the number of aircraft gates,
is based on the forecast number of passengers, aircraft
movements, and visitors during the calculated ‘busy hour’
and taking into account the adopted level of service standard.
There are currently three Terminal Precincts at Perth Airport:
The Domestic Terminal Precinct comprises two terminals.
One of the terminals is subject to a long-term lease to Qantas
Airways which expires in 2018. Under the lease Qantas has
exclusive access and retains operational control. This Terminal
is called “Terminal 2” or “the Qantas Terminal”. Adjacent to
Terminal 2 is a second terminal, known as Terminal 3, from
which five domestic airlines currently operate, the largest of
which are Virgin Blue and Skywest.
During the period of the Master Plan 2004 the level of activity
in the Domestic Terminals increased significantly. Various works
have been undertaken in both terminals to increase their capacity
and to improve customer service standards. In 2008 these works
included integration of the two terminals in the landside area
to increase baggage reclaim and to assist passenger flows.
The International Terminal Precinct includes one terminal
dedicated to international services. During the period of the
Master Plan 2004 the level of activity in this terminal also
increased significantly and various works were undertaken
to increase the terminal’s capacity and to improve customer
service standards.
The General Aviation Precinct is located adjacent and to
the north of the Domestic Terminal Precinct and comprises
numerous leased facilities from which non-RPT charter and
rotary wing services operate. The larger of the companies
operating from this precinct are Skippers Aviation, Cobham
Aviation Services Australia (Cobham), and Network Aviation.
Interspersed within the General Aviation Precinct are aircraft
maintenance and other aviation support service companies.
During the period of the Master Plan 2004 the level of activity
in the General Aviation Precinct increased significantly,
due mainly to the demand for charter services by the
resources sector. Various apron and taxiway expansions
were undertaken in the Precinct and a new area, “Taxiway
Romeo”, was developed to cater for continuing demand.
Terminal Precinct Development Plans
The significant growth in aviation services, the revised
forecasts and the resulting decision to bring forward
consolidation of RPT services has had a profound impact
on terminal development plans.
Planning of new terminal facilities, to support staged
consolidation, is continuing in close consultation with airlines
and other stakeholders, including Airservices Australia.
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