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.
Airport Resurfacing Project
At the Ordinary Council Meeting held 20 February 2019, Norfolk Island Regional Council (NIRC) passed a resolution (2019/29) to award a design and construct contract to Boral Resources Pty Ltd to reseal both runways, the taxiway and apron, and to replace runway lighting at the Norfolk Island Airport (aka Airport Pavement Repair and Resurfacing Project). At the same meeting NIRC awarded a Project Management Services contract to Aileron Edge (Resolution 2019/30) to act as the Superintendent for the Project on behalf of NIRC.
The purpose of this page is to provide information about the Project as it progresses including;
- Question and Answer (Q&A) fact sheets based on questions provided by members of the community;
- Project Status Reports provided at Ordinary Council Meetings;
- Media Releases;
- Related Documents.
All questions/enquiries regarding the Project should be forwarded in writing to customercare@nirc.gov.nf. This will ensure questions/enquiries are directed to the appropriate person, and that the inquiry and any response provided, will be available to all members of the community via the Project webpage.
NIRC’s Customer Service Charter states we will respond to emails and letters within 10 working days. As with all enquiries, NIRC staff will endeavour to respond as soon as possible but this will be dependent on the quantity and nature of the questions received.
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