Archerfield Airport is one of 21 significant Australian Airports operated under the Australian Airports (1996) Act. Archerfield Airport Corporation (AAC) has operated and managed the airfield since June 1998. AAC is committed to the long-term success of the Airport as a significant aviation facility serving south-east Queensland. This commitment has been realised through AAC's contribution to various developments on the Airport in the past 10 years.

Achievements by the AAC

• Capital expenditure for major aviation related activities exceeds $6.9 Million. This includes:
  • Purchase and refurbish of Airport Terminal Building, hangars 107, 212, 214, 219, 404, 513, 605, 608, 622 and 640. 
  • Construction of a new helicopter operating facility for Queensland Emergency Services.
  • Reconstruction and upgrade of Wirraway and Beaufighter Avenues
  • Installation of stormwater retention basin and underground piping to ease run-off from Operational Areas into Oxley creek.
  • Construction of Long-term carpark
  • Construction of Corporate Hangars and Site 235 hangar complex

• Non-aviation development capital expenditure has totalled $5.15M
• Major maintenance works exceeding $1.35M include:
  
  • Overlay of Runway 28L/10R
  • Overlay of Taxiways Alpha and Bravo
  • Reconstruction of Airport turbine pad
  • Reconstruction of Taxiway Juliette
  • Overlay of Qantas Avenue and Lorres Bonney Drive

• Ongoing grounds and building maintenance costs are in excess of $2.39 Million
• Security upgrade works to comply with the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 exceeding $750,000 (Government funded).

The above costs represent direct costs and do not include labour or overheads.

A $3 Million hangar complex capable of accommodating corporate aircraft has been funded by AAC and enquiries are now welcome for leasing opportunities. This complex consists of four self-contained hangars varying in size from 336m2 to 720m2. In addition to this, each hangar has adjoining air-conditioned offices with remote-controlled vehicle garage and hangar doors.  Click here for further information.

Looking towards the future

Various tenants have indicated the desire for purpose built student accommodation for flying training. AAC will continue to proactively discuss this matter with those concerned as the need arises.

Commercial developments will be encouraged in the Airport's new industrial estate. 

AAC has granted land to the Brisbane City Council for the Beatty to Balham Road link.  This is the first initiative in co-operation with the Federal, State and Local Governments to renew and upgrade transport corridors in the Archerfield vicinity. This single initiative has resulted in savings of over $12 Million per year for the local community by easing congestion on Granard Road and the Brisbane Urban Corridor. Click here for further information.

Long-term vision for AAC

AAC's total business is now operating in the black. Moreover, in 2005 the aviation part of the business broke even for the first time ever. AAC has a long-term commitment to Archerfield Airport and will continue to develop a balance of commercial and aviation related businesses for the airfield's long-term financial sustainability.  

It will continue to encourage Maintenance, Flight Training, Charter and Aircraft Retail businesses existing on the airfield and begin to attract and encourage corporate aircraft and small RPT operations into Archerfield.

Whilst doing this, AAC will remain conscious of its community and environmental responsibilities.