Christmas Island Airport facilitates air transport and logistics operations in support of the local community and significant Commonwealth of Australia border protection activities.

Aviation Projects was engaged to consider options for provision of runway end safety areas that comply with new standards.

The scope of work included:

  • Determination of runway characteristics, declared lengths and revised approach and take-off areas for various options
  • Consideration of Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system location and implications to minimum eye height over threshold
  • Analysis of the impact on aircraft operational performance for each option, using publicly available aircraft performance data and by consulting with the major aircraft operator
  • Preparation of construction cost estimates for each option.
Christmas Island Airport Runway End Safety Area investigation

Heather Mattes, General Manager, Archerfield Airport

Archerfield Airport Corporation commends the professional management of Aviation Projects which has driven this project and ensured we continue to make steady, but substantial progress towards achieving our strategic goals. Thanks to this shared commitment, we look forward to an exciting new chapter of growth at Archerfield Airport.

Heather Mattes, General Manager, Archerfield Airport