Under the Airports Act, developments on and off Archerfield Airport are required to gain all necessary approvals for building and construction work before the commencement of the work. On-airport development should meet all regulatory safety, structural and engineering standards before commencing. Off-airport developments (within a 15 km radius of the airport) are encouraged to review whether your project may adversely impact airport operations and future airport development. Read more here

According to the Airports Act, all building activities/development and associated construction activities (including alterations to hangars or buildings) are required to gain all necessary for building and construction approvals before the commencement of the work. Both the Government Airport Building Controller (ABC) and Archerfield Airport Corporation (AAC) must be notified. This process ensures all works are consistent with the Airport Master Plan, the future planning objectives of AAC, the current infrastructure and operations of the airport and the Building Code of Australia.

Minor alterations and repairs do not require a formal application but must be brought to the attention of AAC and the ABC. A permit to commence works (PERCOW) approval and induction by AAC is required before commencing works. A Certificate of Compliance from the ABC must be gained before occupying and/or using a building following the completion any works.

Guidance and information forms can be found on the ‘Review Process’ tab.

Airport Building Control Online, or ABCO, is a web-based system for applying and obtaining approval for all building activities on federally leased airports.
To submit a new application, you will need to follow the steps outlined below:

  • Access ABCO via this link
  • At the bottom of the Login screen, select “New User? Click here”
  • Enter your details as required. You will need your organisation’s ABN to complete this part of the process

AAC Fee Structure

Estimated Cost of Building/Development ActivityAAC Application Fee (ex GST)
Under $10,000$150
$10,000 – $100,000$300
Over $100,000$500 + 0.1% of the balance in excess of $100,000
Like any formal application process, the ABC formal process is required to engage multiple stakeholders to review all information, provisions and intent before making a decision. For clarity and understanding of each step of the process, please view the information sheets via the icons below.

Off Airport Development

Under the Airports Act, developments on and off Archerfield Airport are required to gain all necessary approvals for building and construction work before the commencement of the work.

Off-airport developments (within a 15 km radius of the airport) are encouraged to review whether your project may adversely impact airport operations and future airport development. Please review the off-airport development Checklist for adverse effects.

Does your development or activity?

  • Erection/creation of tall buildings, structures or things
  • Use of cranes
  • Use of tall road vehicles
  • Provision of leisure activities which utilise airspace
  • Emission of high-velocity gaseous effluxes/plumes
  • An increase in the number of people living, working or congregating at the ends of the main runway
  • The presence of hazardous materials at the ends of the main runway
  • Use of bright lights
  • Inclusion of reflective surfaces
  • Exposure of people to undesirable levels of aircraft noise
  • Creation of dust, smoke or other particulate matter
  • Deposit/dumping of waste foodstuffs or creation of other bird attractions
  • Placement of objects in very close proximity to the airport’s security fence
  • Conflict with the Approved Master Plan for future airport development

Could your development impact safety?

  • Wind shear and/or wind turbulence
  • Interference with air traffic controllers’ line of sight

Archerfield Airport Corporation (AAC) welcomes the opportunity to review development proposals.

To support this, AAC has made arrangements with the Brisbane City Council (BCC) Planning Department to have such proposals referred to it for comment to enable a fluid approval and/or response process. Before this, AAC will check for possible issues while reviewing proposals. In carrying out the check, AAC will need to be satisfied that the development proposal meets aviation regulatory requirements and does not conflict with the proposed airport development. This list can be found in the Archerfield Airport Information for Developers

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