Developments

Archerfield Airport Corporation

Archerfield Airport was privatised in June 1998 as a part of the Federal Government's privatisation programme of Australia's major airports. Archerfield Airport Corporation (AAC) has operated and managed the airfield since this date. AAC is a family owned and operated business committed to the long-term success of the Airport as a significant aviation facility serving south-east Queensland. This commitment has been realised through the AAC's contribution to various developments on the Airport in the past 10 years.

Archerfield Airport Corporation Staff

Vision: Archerfield Airport Corporation strives to nurture the dynamic potential of Archerfield as a

superior aviation destination

Achievements by the AAC

Capital expenditure for major aviation related activities exceeds $3.5 Million. This includes:

- Purchase and refurbish of Airport Terminal Building, hangars 404 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.

Airport terminal building

QES Hangar

Reconstruction of Wirraway Ave

Retention basin

Non-aviation development capital expenditure has totalled $2.28M

Major maintenance works exceeding $500,000 include:

New Airport turbine pad

- Overlay of Runway 28L/10R

- Overlay of Taxiways Alpha and Bravo

- Reconstruction of Airport turbine pad

Ongoing grounds and building maintenance costs are in excess of $1.34 Million

Archerfield Air Show held in 2003 was managed and underwritten by the AAC

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

Looking towards the future

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 more information.

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 link will ease congestion on Granard Road and the Brisbane Urban Corridor. Click here for further information.

Long-term vision for the AAC

The 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, the AAC will endeavour to remain conscientious to its community and environmental responsibilities.

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