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Mizuno boy
6th Mar 2017, 01:36
Starting the initial research for a future trip on a private aircraft.
Which airports in Queensland have customs and immigration for an arrival from Hawaii. Any tips or suggestions for operating there?
All help appreciated!
Cheers Mizuno boy
Via asia way.......Horn Island ( top Qld )
Capt Fathom
6th Mar 2017, 03:34
Cairns and Brisbane.
Possibly Townsville and Gold Coast (Coolangatta).
Maybe Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore).
I'd phone those 5 airports and find out what's possible.
There maybe other airports available by prior arrangement. i.e. Most QLD maritime Ports have Customs and Quarantine who may be able to cover the airport at your cost.
Department of Immigration and Border Protection (http://www.border.gov.au/about/contact)
If you are a Biz Jet operator, wouldn't your 'Handling Agent' be able to get that info?
andmiz
6th Mar 2017, 07:31
As mentioned, Cairns or Horn Island are probably the most likely ones you'd be interested in. Certainly the most GA friendly. All depends on what type of aircraft you're talking about.
Duck Pilot
6th Mar 2017, 11:26
What kind of an aircraft are you going to be flying in? Horn Island would be pretty limiting for some corporate jets.
Mizuno boy
6th Mar 2017, 15:06
Aircraft is a Global Express, we will need 6-7,000 foot runways.
Thx
MB
Gold Coast is easy for a global.
thorn bird
6th Mar 2017, 20:20
Bring your wallet with you. Australia views aviation as a giant captive cash cow, with obscene taxes and charges. Our regulations are pretty obscene as well, make sure your ADSB is working or you will find yourself stuck at FL 280 everywhere.
Ixixly
6th Mar 2017, 22:55
I'm with swh, go to Gold Coast, talk to Platinum Business Aviation Centre
Platinum Business Aviation Centre - Gold Coast | (http://www.platinumbac.com/)
galaxy flyer
6th Mar 2017, 23:28
Go to the Gold. I was there for a couple of days last year--easy ops but tight ramp. Great people and, I believe Mick Dohan is still associated with them. If you go to Brissy, by the time you taxi to GA, you'll think you taxied SYD. Cairns is also fine, but haven't been in a few years.
Just curious, really 6,000' to 7,000'? I have lots of G6000 time
GF