Brisbane Airport
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| IATA: BNE – ICAO: YBBN | |||
| Summary | |||
| Airport type | Public | ||
| Operator | Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Limited | ||
| Serves | Brisbane | ||
| Elevation AMSL | 13 ft / 4 m | ||
| Coordinates | |||
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| Runways | |||
| Direction | Length | Surface | |
| m | ft | ||
| 01/19 | 3,560 | 11,680 | Asphalt |
| 14/32 | 1,700 | 5,577 | Asphalt |
| Statistics (2006-2007) | |||
| Passengers | 17,592,548 | ||
| Source: Australian AIP at FAC | |||
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Brisbane Airport (IATA: BNE, ICAO: YBBN) is located in the Brisbane suburb of Brisbane Airport,[1] Queensland, Australia. The airport is managed by Brisbane Airport Corporation Limited (BAC) and the current CEO is Koen Rooijmans. It is the third busiest airport in Australia after Sydney and Melbourne airports.
Brisbane Airport has an international terminal, a domestic terminal and a cargo terminal. Both of the passenger terminals have a number of shops and cafeterias.
The airport won Best Privatised Airport of 2005 by the International Air Transport Association IATA. Brisbane's $400 million parallel runway project is close to a reality after a dramatic rise in passenger numbers over the last 3 years.[2]
Brisbane, along with Sydney Airport, Melbourne Airport and Perth Airport, are having terminal modifications to accommodate the new Airbus A380, The A380 first arrived at Brisbane on November 14, 2005.
Brisbane Airport is accessible by road from Brisbane's Gateway Motorway and from the city, and by rail using the Airtrain service that is linked to the Citytrain network. A new Airport Link motorway is planned to connect the Brisbane CBD and airport.
On 18th September 2007, the federal government granted approval for the construction of a new runway at Brisbane airport. The $1 billion new runway will take approximately eight years to construct and will generate about 2,700 jobs. The 3,600-metre runway will operate parallel to the existing main runway at the Brisbane Airport.
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[edit] History
Brisbane's original main airport was Archerfield Aerodrome to the south-west of the CBD. A smaller airstrip existed at Eagle Farm, which was where the Southern Cross first landed in Australia after its trans-Pacific flight in 1928.
During the Second World War Brisbane was the headquarters of the Supreme Commander of Allied forces in the South West Pacific Area, General Douglas MacArthur. The United States armed forces considerably upgraded Eagle Farm airfield to cater for military flights. After the war this became Brisbane's main civilian airport with many of the original hangars used as passenger and freight terminals, up to the 1980s.
By the 1970s it was clear that the facilities at Eagle Farm were inadequate for a city of Brisbane's size and anticipated growth. The Federal Government announced the construction of a new airport to be built immediately north of Eagle Farm. The new airport was built by Leighton Holdings and opened in 1988.[3][4]
The new airport was built on the former Brisbane residential suburb of Cribb Island that was demolished to make way for the airport. Large amounts of sand were pumped from nearby Moreton Bay to bring much of the swampy land above the range of tides.
In 1995 the Australian Federal Government announced it would be selling its airports around Australia. The airport was acquired on a 50 year lease by a consortium of governmental and financial interests led by Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, which now holds the management contract for the facility. In line with Schiphol's overall policy, Brisbane Airport is now at the heart of a master-planned "Airport City" development and a partner in the Australia TradeCoast economic development zone.
Proposals to build a parallel runway eventually (when it is necessary) have been the subject of controversy led by some local politicians. This was a key element of the airport's Master Plan, approved by the Australian Government in 2003. Under Federal Law, developments at major privatised Australian airports do not require approval by local or state planning authorities.[5]
An Airport Link motorway has been proposed to alleviate congestion on airport approach roads and nearby suburbs.
| Year | Total Passengers |
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| 2000-01 | 13,051,798 |
| 2001-02 | 12,087,266 |
| 2002-03 | 12,040,670 |
| 2003-04 | 14,059,998 |
| 2004-05 | 15,623,155 |
| 2005-06 | 16,208,976 |
| 2006-07 | 17,592,548 |
[edit] New Services - 2008-2009
- Emirates Airline will expand its services into Brisbane from October 2008 when it adds a second daily service from Dubai. The new service will operate non-stop from Dubai utilising an Airbus A340-500 aircraft.[6]
- Viva Macau plan to begin services to Brisbane from Macau by the end of 2008 [7]
- Singapore Airlines will expand its services into Brisbane from July 2008 when it increases services from 17 to 21 weekly flights. These new services will operate non-stop from Singapore utilising an Boeing 777-200.[8]
- Pacific Blue Airlines is expected to increase to a daily service between Brisbane and Nadi, by June of 2008.[9]
[edit] Management
The airport is managed by the Brisbane Airport Corporation, an Australian company in the ownership of Brisbane City Council, the Port of Brisbane Corporation, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and institutional investors. The Corporation operates the Airport under a long term lease (50 + 49 years, commencing in 1995) from the Commonwealth of Australia.
[edit] Operations
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[edit] Users of Brisbane Airport
[edit] Airlines and destinations
The following airlines operate services to Brisbane Airport using their own aircraft. Many others operate services as codeshares.[12]
The top intercontinental destinations to and from Brisbane Airport are Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo-Narita and Los Angeles.
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| Air New Zealand | Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Queenstown, Wellington | International |
| Air Niugini | Port Moresby | International |
| Air Pacific | Nadi | International |
| Air Vanuatu | Espiritu Santo [13], Port Vila | International |
| Aircalin | Noumea | International |
| Airlines PNG | Port Moresby | International |
| Australian air Express | Melbourne | Freight Terminal |
| Brindabella Airlines | Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie [14] | Domestic |
| Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong | International |
| China Airlines | Taipei-Taoyuan | International |
| Emirates | Auckland, Dubai, Singapore | International |
| Etihad Airways | Abu Dhabi, Singapore | International |
| EVA Air | Taipei-Taoyuan | International |
| HeavyLift Cargo Airlines | Honiara, Port Moresby [15] | Freight Terminal |
| Japan Airlines |
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International |
| Korean Air | Seoul-Incheon | International |
| MacAir Airlines | Bedourie, Birdsville, Boulia, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Morandbah, Mount Isa, Quilpie, St. George, Thargomindah, Toowoomba, Windorah [16] | Domestic |
| Malaysia Airlines | Kuala Lumpur | International |
| Our Airline | Nauru, Honiara | International |
| OzJet |
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International |
| Pacific Air Express | Nauru, Honiara | Freight Terminal |
Qantas (Domestic)
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Adelaide, Alice Springs, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Karratha, Melbourne-Tullamarine, Mt Isa, Perth, Sydney, Townsville
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Domestic |
Qantas (International)
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Auckland, Cairns, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Manila, Noumea, Queenstown, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo-Narita, Wellington | International |
| Regional Express | Lismore (resumes September 2008) [22], Maryborough (resumes September 2008) [23] | Domestic |
| Royal Brunei Airlines | Auckland, Bandar Seri Begawan | International |
| Singapore Airlines | Singapore | International |
| SkyAirWorld | Honiara | International |
| Thai Airways International | Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi | International |
| Toll Priority | Melbourne | Freight Terminal |
| Virgin Blue (International) |
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International |
| Virgin Blue (Domestic) | Adelaide, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Hamilton Island, Hobart, Mackay, Melbourne-Tullamarine, Newcastle, Perth, Proserpine, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville | Domestic |
[edit] Airport Development Projects
[edit] International Airport Expansion
Brisbane Airport commenced a $340 million dollar expansion in October, 2006 of the International Terminal, to be completed by the end of 2008.
The expansion of the terminal will feature:
- Additional check-in facilities.
- Additional arrival facilities
- Two new aircraft gates capable of handling the Airbus A380 aircraft. The two new gates will have the ability to either handle one wide-body aircraft per gate or two narrow body-aircraft per gate.
- Expanded apron area on the northern side of the facility.
- Will increase the number of retailers to 56.
- A new multi-level undercover carpark.
- Two extra baggage claim carousels to make a total of 9.
- Increased comfort for passengers throughout the terminal.
[edit] New Parallel Runway
Brisbane Airport's annual passenger numbers are expected to reach more than 25.6 million by 2015 and around 50 million by 2035.[citation needed] A new second runway was approved by the Australian Government in 2007, and is under-construction at present. It will be completed by 2015. The runway will be 3600m in length and cater for both international and domestic traffic. It is situated 2km west north-west of the current 01/19 runway.
[edit] Airport-Link Toll Tunnel
To help relieve congestion between Brisbane and the Airport, the Queensland Government, Brisbane City Council, and a Leighton's/Macquarie Bank consortium are constructing the longest tunnel in Australia (over 8km; 6 lanes) from the ICB, North South Bypass Tunnel Interchange (the 2nd longest tunnel in Australia) to an improved Gateway Overpass which will lead on to Airport Drive, cutting 16 sets of traffic lights.
[edit] Northern Access Road
BAC is putting in place road infrastructure to meet the growing demand for access to Brisbane Airport. Once complete, the BAC-funded, five kilometre, multi-lane road will provide Airport users and tenants with a second major access route to the terminals and on-Airport businesses. The road is intended to be a secondary link to and from Airport and is to relieve congestion on Airport Drive. It is due to be completed in mid-2009.
[edit] Airport Drive congestion
Recently, traffic congestion has increased on the link known as Airport Drive. At the current stage, motorists may have to wait in traffic for up to 45 minutes to just enter the Airport Arterial Road.[citation needed]
A government endorsed rat run has been used to aid the congestion at the Airport Drive/Gateway Motorway during peak traffic periods by giving an alternative route to Airport Drive via Sugarmill Road and Lomandra Drive. $2 million dollars has been put aside to upgrade the Lomandra Drive end of Sugarmill Road.[24]
Due to the installation of traffic lights on the Airport Drive/Gateway roundabout, travel times from the airport to the city have now been increased by 30 mins, and added approx AU$15 to the cost of a taxi fare.[25]
A planned deviation of the gateway motorway is expected to alleviate congestion and is due for completion in 2010.[citation needed]
Brisbane Airport Corporation has been criticised for allowing more development to go ahead on airport land which is expected to bring even more traffic congestion.
[edit] The "Southern Cross" at the international terminal
The "Southern Cross", which was piloted by Australian aviator, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, and which was the first aircraft to fly across the Pacific Ocean (travelling from San Francisco, California to Brisbane in 1928), is now preserved and displayed in a special glass "hangar" close to the International Terminal.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Brisbane Airport Corporation Limited. brisbaneairport.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
- ^ Airport & Travel Statistics. brisbaneairport.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
- ^ Leighton Holdings History. leighton.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
- ^ Welcome_to_Squawk_Ident. adastron.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
- ^ AIRPORTS ACT 1996. bar.austlii.edu.au. Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
- ^ http://www.travelweekly.com.au/articles/d3/0c0560d3.asp
- ^ http://www.aviationrecord.com/search-results.aspx?articleType=ArticleView&articleId=215
- ^ http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/articles/2008/04/07/1207420251036.html
- ^ http://peanuts.aero/low_cost_airline_news/airline/9063/59/Pacific+Blue+increases+flights+to+Fiji
- ^ Australian Domestic Airline Activity (PDF). BTRE Aviation Statistics 131 p. 10. Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics (October 2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-20.
- ^ International Scheduled Air Transport (PDF). BTRE Aviation Statistics IAA 124 p. x. Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics (November 2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-20.
- ^ http://www.bne.com.au/content/standard_v4.asp?name=Airlines
- ^ Air Vanuatu - International Flight Information
- ^ http://www.brindabellaairlines.com.au/schedule.html
- ^ http://www.heavyliftcargo.com/schedule.htm
- ^ http://www.macair.com.au/cmsAssets/images/timetables%20%20eff%205may08%20v1.pdf
- ^ Qantas - At the Airport
- ^ About Qantas - Newsroom
- ^ http://www.qantas.com.au/regions/dyn/au/publicaffairs/details?ArticleID=2008/may08/Q3768
- ^ http://www.etravelblackboard.com/showarticle.asp?id=77814&nav=2
- ^ http://www.etravelblackboard.com/showarticle.asp?id=77814&nav=2
- ^ Display Media Release
- ^ Display Media Release
- ^ Brisbane Airport welcomes Sugarmill Rd upgrade. transportweekly.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
- ^ Airport roundabout outrage. brisbanetimes.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
