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1 Australia s Low Cost International Airport Operating Specifications Gold Coast Airport s runway extension will has been completed as of 31 st March The new runway will enable ALL aircraft types (except for the Airbus A380) to land and take off to international destinations. In particular, the B787, B767, B777, A330 and A340 aircraft types. Gold Coast Airport is the closest airport to the Gold Coast destination and is Australia s first dedicated low cost international airport. The airport offers a resort style terminal facility with cost saving operational efficiencies and has a focus on partnering with airlines to grow profitable, long term business. New Apron Works at December 2006 full project to be completed by April 2007 New Runway New Runway 2,492 metres Gold Coast Airport has expanded its runway from 2,042 metres to 2,492 metres ready for operations. The taxiways and aprons will also be expanded to take Code E aircraft (as seen in the above photograph). Gold Coast Airport Operating Specifications at March 2007 Page 1 of 12

2 Terminal Layout for International Operations Gold Coast Airport has two terminals located in a single-storey building. Terminal 1 operates Jetstar and Qantas domestic flights, whereas Terminal 2 operates Virgin Blue domestic and all international flights. Terminal 2 is used for international operations and is located only 10 metres or a 1 minute walk from the coach bay for easy passenger processing (this has cost saving advantages for tour wholesalers for fast passenger transfers). Terminal Layout - Key benefits: Simple single story operations No aerobridges Common user facilities Ample parking bays Permanent customs, immigration and quarantine facilities Ground Handling Agent Gold Coast Airport Operating Specifications at March 2007 Page 2 of 12

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4 Runway extension in the grey shaded area below: General Information for Runways: (i) (ii) Magnetic bearing of runways and runway number Runway 14/ degrees magnetic Runway reference code for the surveyed approach and take-off areas Runway 14/32 4 Runway 14/32 approach surface is based on 180m inner edge width. (iii) Length, width and slope of runways Runway 14/32 is 2492 metres long by 45 metres wide slope 0.1% down to the south east (iv) Length and width of the graded and overall runway strip Runway 14/32 Graded and overall runway strip length is 2,552 metres, graded and overall runway strip width is 150 metres. (v) Pavement surface type and its strength rating Runway 14/32 - Pavement classification number - 50 Flexible - High strength sub-grade Tyre pressure 1750 kpa or 254 PSI - Determined by aircraft usage - Runway grooved. Gold Coast Airport Operating Specifications at March 2007 Page 4 of 12

5 Noise abatement A Curfew to local and noise Abatement Procedures apply. The preferred runway for take-off and landing is RWY 14. TAXIWAYS: A high strength parallel taxiway (Charlie) provides access to the main runway over some 1200 metres of its length, other taxiways of high strength used for access to and from the runway 14/32 and the RPT apron are: Taxiway Delta and Alpha. All high strength taxiways are designed for Code D, as part of the runway extension project all high strength taxiways will be upgraded to meet Code E aircraft requirements. This is supplemented by 506 metres of parallel taxiway for light aircraft use only. CURRENT RPT APRON: The main RPT apron can accommodate the following range of independent free moving aircraft, i.e. power in power out: 10 B737/A320 or 3 wide bodied (A330, B787, B777 and B767) Aircraft plus 7 B737/A320. A further two positions are available on the Charter apron for aircraft up to B737 size in addition to parking for six corporate type aircraft. Under the current design, there has been designated a Code E parking position to accommodate a A-330/B-777 aircraft types, this is managed with some downgrading of adjacent parking positions and taxiways. NEW RPT APRON: As part of the Terminal Upgrade project to be completed in 2007, the apron parking layout, and use, will be based on power in push back arrangements, the initial design will allow for approximately the same apron capacity as the current layout. Aircraft up to B777, B787, A330 will be further accommodated with the new apron. CURRENT AIRPORT LIGHTING: Runway lighting and standby power Runway 14/32 3 stages of medium intensity pilot activated lighting with standby power available. Approach lighting Runway 14/32 Runway - Threshold Identification Lights (flashing white) Visual approach slope indicator system Runway 14/32 - T-VASIS Glide path 3 degrees at 39 feet over threshold. Visual docking guidance systems None Gold Coast Airport Operating Specifications at March 2007 Page 5 of 12

6 Existing Airline Services There are five major operators at Gold Coast Airport including Qantas Airways, Virgin Blue, Jetstar, Pacific Blue and Freedom Air who combined operate an average of 36 daily domestic jet services to primarily Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Newcastle; and an average of 16 weekly services to New Zealand s Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton and Wellington. Permanent Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Facilities Gold Coast Airport has a permanent facility for processing international passengers and can facilitate 300 passengers at any one time. Other airline operational issues Gold Coast Airport Proprietary Limited has arrangements and procedures for dealing with emergencies, or possible emergencies, on or near Gold Coast Airport that may affect the airport s operations. Copies of the current Airport Emergency Plan can be made available if required. The Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) provides a formal record of the agreements reached between those agencies that are expected to respond to an emergency at Gold Coast Airport. The AEP is given legal effect under Queensland and New South Wales s legislation, but it also serves to confirm Gold Coast Airport s compliance with CASA requirements. Gold Coast Airport also has a Security Program. The Security Program is prepared to address specific aviation security legislation (Air Navigation Act 1920 & Regulations) administered by the Department of Transport and Regional Services (DoTaRS), but its provisions for regulating airside access are also sufficient to satisfy separate Civil Aviation Safety Authority and security requirements. Gold Coast Airport Curfew Conditions The Air Navigation (Coolangatta Airport Curfew) Regulations 1999(The Regulations) became effective on 22 December The regulations restrict aircraft movements at Gold Coast Airport between 2300 and 0600 HR Queensland local time. Aircraft above 34,000kg MTOW can only operate at Gold Coast Airport between 2300 and 0600 QLD local time if; 1. Gold Coast Airport is in use as the alternate airport. 2. Passenger and freight jet aircraft that have been permitted to operate under specific quota provisions contained in the regulations. 3. The aircraft is involved in an emergency situation. 4. The aircraft operator has applied to the Secretary of the Department of Transport and Regional Services for a dispensation to operate during curfew hours. For additional details please contact Carly Sommer, General Manager Business Development and Marketing on csommer@qldairports.com.au or Gold Coast Airport Operating Specifications at March 2007 Page 6 of 12

7 Aircraft Operating Route Circles for Boeing and Airbus Airbus Types (1) The A /300 Runway 32 The A can reach Hong Kong, Singapore, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila, while the A can also reach Bangkok, Shanghai and Narita. Runway 14 (above) From Runway 14, the A has a greater reach and can fly to Bangkok, Narita and Shanghai. The reach of the A also increases, however, not to the extent where the aircraft could reach India. Gold Coast Airport Operating Specifications at March 2007 Page 7 of 12

8 (2) A /300 Gold Coast Airport, Australia Runway 32 From Runway 32 the A can fly to Hong Kong, Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Bangkok, Seoul, Shanghai, Narita and Beijing. The A can reach farther to include Mumbai and Delhi. Runway 14 (above) The and A ranges increase slightly taking off from Runway 14, however, the aircraft types are not able to reach additional destinations. It has to be noted that the A can reach Hong Kong, Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Bangkok, Shanghai, and Narita but cannot fly to Beijing from Runway 14. Gold Coast Airport Operating Specifications at March 2007 Page 8 of 12

9 (3) A /900 Runway 32 From the airport s Runway 32 the A is able to fly to Seoul, Narita, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, and Manila. The A has a greater reach to Mumbai and Delhi. Runway 14 (above) From the airport s Runway 14 the A is able to fly to Beijing, Seoul, Narita, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, and Manila. The A has a greater reach to Mumbai and Delhi. The range capabilities of the various Airbus aircraft types described above are summarised below. Summary of Airbus Aircraft Types and Asian Markets Airbus Aircraft Types Market Reach A Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan and Shanghai. A Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia A Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Indonesia, Gold Coast Airport Operating Specifications at March 2007 Page 9 of 12

10 Thailand, Japan, Shanghai, Seoul, Beijing and India. A Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Shanghai, Seoul and Beijing. A Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Seoul, Shanghai Peking and India.. A Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Shanghai, Seoul. A Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing and India. A Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Shanghai, Seoul. Boeing Types This section reviews the range capabilities of Boeing medium-size aircraft, including the B , B777 and B787. (1) B This aircraft has the capacity to serve most of Japan, southern China (including Shanghai), Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok. However, it cannot reach with a full payload north China/Beijing or India. Gold Coast Airport Operating Specifications at March 2007 Page 10 of 12

11 (2) B /B ER Gold Coast Airport, Australia Range from Gold Coast at Nominal + 3% fuel consumption Rwy 14 extended Beijing /CFM56-7B ER/Trent895 Hong Kong Kolkata Bangkok Singapore Denpasar Bali Port Moresby Nadi GOLD COAST Honolulu As with the shorter range Airbuses, the B737 Family only has a limited range and cannot reach any of the North Asian markets. This chart is based on services from the Gold Coast. The B ER has the range to cover Japan, Hong Kong, China (As far north as Beijing) and all of Southeast Asia out of Brisbane. The long range version of the B777, the B LR is capable of reaching the UAE and other neighbouring Arab states. (3) B /900 Gold Coast Airport Operating Specifications at March 2007 Page 11 of 12

12 The B and 900 have a longer range capability, extending to all of North, Southeast and Southwest Asia and the Middle East. The range capabilities of the various Boeing aircraft types described above are summarised in Table 10. Summary of Boeing Aircraft Types and Asian Markets Boeing Aircraft Types Market Reach B Papua New Guinea, Timor, East Indonesia, Fiji B ER Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Indonesia, Thailand, Tokyo and Shanghai. B ER Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia, Taipei, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Shanghai, Seoul and Beijing. B /900 Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Shanghai, Seoul and Beijing, India and most of the Middle East Gold Coast Airport Operating Specifications at March 2007 Page 12 of 12