Alice Springs Airport Master Plan 2009
The Alice Springs Airport's 2009 Final Airport Master Plan was approved by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport on 6th August 2010.
Alice Springs Airport Pty Ltd (ASA) holds a 50 year lease plus 49 year option over the Alice Springs Airport from the Commonwealth of Australia under the Airports Act 1996. Alice Springs Airport is the major Central Australian airport. It provides facilities for the local community, tourists, and other visitors to Central Australia, air services for remote communities, the Joint Defence Research Facility at Pine Gap, and other recreational activities.
The 2009 Master Plan and the 2009 Airport Environment Strategy (AES) retain the fundamental concepts of the 1999 and 2004 Plans. The changes that have been made largely reflects:
- the modest growth projections of aviation activity;
- the devolving aviation industry structure including low cost carriers;
- the potential to diversify airport income by expanding the property portfolio;
- the evolving Airport business, the needs of business partners and impact on the community.
The 20 year Master Plan provides a 2029 development concept for long term development as an airport with an optimal mix of aeronautical and non aeronautical uses. The Master Plan assists and encourages progressive, orderly and strong growth of the airport land.
In accordance with Section 79 of the Airports Act 1996 public comment was sought on the Preliminary Draft Master Plan for a period of 60 business days.
Public comment closed on Tuesday 24th November 2009.
Further information can be found by downloading the following document:
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