Airport
Background
The Norfolk Island International Airport is the gateway to Norfolk Island for visitors and locals alike, it is one the most important pieces of infrastructure on the island.
The first runway was constructed on Norfolk Island with the assistance of the United States Air Force and the first aircraft to use it was a Lockheed Hudson bomber on the 25 December 1942. Today the Island receives five commercial operations per week from Auckland, Sydney and Brisbane.
The largest aircraft regularly utilising the Airport is presently the Airbus A320 and general aviation traffic equates an annual average of 2.5 arrivals a week.
In addition to regular commercial flights the airport is crucial for medical evacuations to Australia.
The Airport contains 120 hectares of land, 95 of which are used for aviation purposes, this includes: primary and secondary runways, the airport terminal and terminal carpark.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulates the Airport on safety matters and the Department of Infrastructure and Transport and Local Government regulates on matters relating to security. Audits are carried out by these Departments to ensure that the systems and processes in place meet the requirements of both the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and the Aviation Transport Security Regulations legislation.
The Norfolk Island International Airport maintains an enviable safety record and remains at all times fully compliant with relevant legislation.
Type A Charts
The Type A chart is intended to advise both aircraft operators and the Airport Authority of potential take-off flight path obstructions which may impact on aircraft performance considerations. A survey is undertaken from all current runway ends to identify the height and locations of obstacles that aircraft must safely clear when departing that runway. The slope to each of the obstacles is calculated to identify the critical obstacle; the obstacle where the slope from where the aircraft takes off to the top of the obstacle is steepest.
This information is distributed in a standardised format called a Type A chart; they include a database of all obstacles for each runway end. These charts, and associated database, are reviewed and updated with the latest survey information where a change is detected or at least once every two years.
DRONE OPERATION ON NORFOLK ISLAND
Remote piloted aircraft (RPA's or "drones" must be registered in accordance with Aviation Regulations.
To register your drone, scan the below QR Code or email the Airport: info@airport.gov.nf and request a link.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday and Sunday during Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) Operations.
As required by all other aircraft movements with 24 hours prior notice.
Contact Us
Airport Operations Manager
Norfolk Island International Airport
Douglas Drive
NORFOLK ISLAND 2899
Phone: +6723 22445
Mobile: +6723 50357
Fax: +6723 23201
Email: manager@airport.gov.nf