Airside information
For queries on Airside Information and pre-purchase permits, contact Simon Hatfield on 08 8951 1201.
For airport charges, view the "Conditions of Use" document.
Alice Springs Airport can accommodate full code E-type Aircraft B777/B747 and is an important alternate for the vast majority of traffic flying over the centre of Australia. The airport has also been certified for the A380.
Runway Information
| Magnetic Bearing: | Runway 12/30 Bearing 115° |
|---|---|
| Reference Code: |
Code 4 |
| Length/Width/Slope: | 2438m x 45m, slope down at 0.3% to the southeast |
| Graded Strip: | Approaches: Rwy 12 1.20% take-off gradient Rwy 30 2.12% take off gradient |
| Pavement type and rating: | PCN 60 Flexible high strength sub-grade |
| Tyre Pressure: | 1750kPa or 254 PSI – Determined by Aircraft usage – runway grooved. |
| Type A Chart: | Edition 1 May 2004 |
| Magnetic Bearing: | Runway 17/35 Bearing 173° |
| Reference Code: | Code 2 |
| Length/Width/ Slope: | 1133m x 18m, slope down at 0.2% to the south |
| Graded Strip: | 90m wide |
| Approaches: | Runway 17 1.36% take-off gradient Runway 30 2.79% take-off gradient |
| Pavement type and rating: | PCN 13 Flexible low strength sub-grade |
| Tyre Pressure | 1048kPa or 152 PSI – Determined by Aircraft usage – Runway ungrooved. |
Primary Apron Area
The Apron can cater for up to six free-moving Code C Aircraft (B737/A320) and a B777-200 on Bay 9. A diversion Bay designated Bay 26 allows for any code Aircraft to park on the apron. The position is a power in from taxiway C and a power out to taxiway D. Taxiway E is restricted to B737/A320 types and is not to be used by Aircraft with wingspan greater then 36m unless permission from the Airport Operator is granted.
Runway 12/30 Turning Nodes
The current node configurations allow for B747/B777/A380 to conduct 180° starboard turns. A combination of differential thrust and braking is required to complete the manoeuvre. Aircraft types such as the A340-600 may experience the maximum wheel angle deflections at the nodes. The node line is designed for standard B747-400. All other aircraft are to use minimum speed and maximum radius turns to avoid pavement damage.
Approach Lighting
Runway 12/30 T-VASIS
Runway 12 HIAL-CAT1
Note 0930-2200 UTC HIRL & HIAL only
Available with 90 minutes prior notice.
Ground Handling
Alice Springs Airport can provide equipment, such as mobile stairs to all types of Aircraft (lower deck of A380 only) A B777 air start cart is also maintained at the Airport, along with full-time low and high freight loaders. A T-500 Tug is also at Alice Springs Airport.
Curfew and Noise Abatement
Alice Springs Airport is open 24/7 and there are no restricted flight paths for noise abatement procedures.
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