The RNAV (RNP) RWY 14 Approach gets you down to about 370'...required vis 1900m. (RWY 32 RNP gets you down to about 260' / 1300m)
Being centreline-aligned and on-slope at that height would mean you'd get in on most occasions, including over the last few days when some of those heavy rain showers has sent the visibility way down...
Now if only we could get everyone trained up in order to make this a reality. As slow as the progress (no KPI bonuses on offer) is on that score, I think its more likely to happen than Queensland Airports, the State or Federal governments coming up with several million dollars for 'nasty' aviation infrastructure.
Most airports in Africa are better served than what we have on offer here in Australia.
PG
PS. and while we're at it...can we please get the
owners of Ballina airport to spend some dosh on their airport. FFS, what a disgrace...even some cheap runway end strobes would be a huge help in trying to get into this sub-standard, GA field!!!