Media Release - Preliminary Draft Master Plan Consultation Open

(09/11/16)

A Preliminary Draft Master Plan (2017 – 2037) for the ongoing development of Archerfield Airport is now open for public comment.

The 2017 plan is fundamentally consistent with the current approved plan (2011 – 2031) with some further refinements including:

• The Master Plan and environment strategy are now a single report, removing duplication and aligning documentation with 2010 amendments to the Airports Act.
  
  
• Planning information has been revised, consistent with current planning strategies, policies and controls, reflecting State Planning Policy and Brisbane City Plan amendments.
  
  
• Additional information about ground transport includes details of anticipated traffic generation from airport developments in the initial planning period; anticipated works to provide safe and efficient access to airport developments; other opportunities to improve the adjacent road network (to cater for increased traffic); and opportunities to integrate City Plan bicycle routes.
  
  
• A Brisbane City Council/State Government proposal to relink Boundary Road across the middle of the airport (as it previously existed and as foreshadowed in previous master plans) has been removed. This work is no longer required following the creation of Barton Street.

Archerfield Airport General Manager, Heather Mattes, said the Master Plan would ensure that the airport continued to evolve into a modern, world-class facility that will serve as a centre of excellence for aeronautical and related activities and the focus of general and corporate aviation in South East Queensland.

Ms Mattes said while there were no material changes to the new Master Plan, projects foreshadowed in the current approved plan would be carried forward. These are: ........

Media Release - RAAF flypast a highlight of Brisbane Open House at Archerfield Airport

(04/10/16)

A RAAF C-130J Hercules flypast of Archerfield Airport will be a dramatic highlight of Brisbane Open House this Saturday, October 8.

This will be the second consecutive year that the airport has featured in the free Brisbane Open House event – and RAAF involvement will add to the colour and aviation-rich atmosphere as visitors explore one of Australia’s most architecturally significant airports. It will also be an opportunity for the RAAF to showcase its aircraft and will serve as a reminder to visitors of the airport’s military past.

Media Release - Clem Lack Oration

(27/09/16)

The extraordinary accomplishments of pioneer aviator Lores Bonney will be the topic of this year’s Clem Lack Oration to the Royal Historical Society of Queensland.

The evening presentation by aviation author, Kristen Alexander, is open to the public free of charge. It will be held at the Commissariat Store, 115 William Street Brisbane on Thursday September 29. The doors open at 6.45pm.

Visit us on Brisbane Open House day on 8 October 2016

Hello All,

We are pleased to advise that Archerfield Airport is participating again in Brisbane Open House on Saturday 8 October 2016 from 10am to 4pm.

Brisbane Open House celebrates Brisbane city’s diversity and subtropical architecture, giving visitors a rare insight into the best buildings, places and spaces, free of charge and is the result of a unique partnership between the Office of the Queensland Government Architect, the Brisbane Development Association and the National Trust of Australia (Queensland). This year’s event (the 7th annual event) is being staged on the weekend of 8 and 9 October 2016 and will feature about 80-90 buildings. Further information can be found at www.brisbaneopenhouse.com.au.

Archerfield Airport will be open to visitors on Saturday 8 October only and we are planning a number of activities for that day - including viewing the art deco Terminal building, historic hangars 5 & 6 for LifeFlight and Archerfield Jet Base, Building 9 for BASAIR Flight Training and Student Accommodation, Gods Acre Cemetery and airside bus tours.

We see this event as a great opportunity to showcase Archerfield Airport, its history and current operations and we invite you to come along.

Kind regards,

Heather Mattes
General Manager
ARCHERFIELD AIRPORT CORPORATION

Join us at the Brisbane Open House 2017 event at Archerfield Airport

We are so excited to announce that Archerfield Airport Corporation is again participating the Brisbane Open House (BOH) this year with our theme being “A Rich Past & Exciting Future”.

BOH celebrates Brisbane city’s diversity and subtropical architecture, giving visitors a rare insight into the best buildings, places and spaces, free of charge and is the result of a unique partnership between the Office of the Queensland Government Architect, the Brisbane Development Association and the National Trust of Australia (Queensland).

This year’s event is being staged on the weekend of Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th October 2017 from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Archerfield Airport will be open to visitors on Saturday 7th October 2017 only and we are planning a number of activities for the day – including a display by the RAAF Roulettes at 10.00am, airside bus tours which will run every ½ hr from 10.00am to 4.00pm, hangar tours, Gods Acre static display and the historic terminal.

This is a great event, last year we had over 1100 visitors on the day.

We look forward to seeing you all again this year! Please contact us on (07) 3275 8000 if you have any queries regarding the day.

AAC Newsletter - Winter 2016:  

Archerfield Jet Base launched, A message from the GM, Brisbane Open House 2016, Spotlight on: Warbird Aviation, Griffith Aviation news, Airport Safety Week, Fly Neighbourly Principles, LifeFlight emerges, An exceptional drone, From America to Archerfield, Safety Focus, God's Acre Remembrance Day, For lease, Tower talk. 

Media Release - Archerfield Airport to showcase Roulettes

(10/05/16)

Archerfield Airport will host the only Brisbane display by the RAAF’s elite formation aerobatic display team, the Roulettes, during a major tour of South Queensland this month.

The free public event will be held in the sky over Archerfield Airport at 3.30pm on Sunday 22 May. Following an aerial display of precision flying, visitors to the airport will have an opportunity to meet the pilots and view their PC-9/A aircraft up close during a static display outside the terminal building.

Media Release - Roulettes’ Brisbane display cancelled

(19/05/16)

Archerfield Airport Corporation (AAC) was today advised by the RAAF that an airport display by the Roulettes elite formation aerobatic display team will not proceed as scheduled this Sunday May 22.

The RAAF has advised that an engineering review of the team’s PC-9/A fleet has suggested that more information about the aircrafts’ fatigue is needed to ensure they meet strict safety standards.

AAC hopes that the display will be rescheduled, subject to RAAF advice.

Media enquiries: Heather Mattes (0414 233 901)

General Manager, Archerfield Airport Corporation

Media Release - God's Acre Remembrance Day 26th June

(13/06/16)

God’s Acre pioneer cemetery just inside the gates of Archerfield Airport will host local residents and history enthusiasts later this month for the annual God’s Acre Remembrance Day.

The free community event on Sunday, June 26 will mark 157 years since the area was dedicated as a cemetery. It will be held by the Friends of God’s Acre Inc and include historical presentations and guided tours.

AAC Newsletter - May 2016:  

Flying Neighbourly, Realigned flight paths, Reminder: Aircraft washing, SPOTLIGHT ON: Air Operations Unit Rural Fire Service Queensland - Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, A message from the GM, Looking to the future, Mozzie trapping update, RQAC news, VALE Patricia Toole, Lores Bonney book launched, As good as new, For lease, Safety focus, Tower talk.