All operational procedures at Cairns Airport adhere to a strict workplace health and safety framework. Information on how the airport is operated is contained here, including the procedures implemented by Cairns Airport regarding safety, security, hazard prevention and day-to-day operations.
Location
The airport is located at latitude 16° 53' 15"south and longitude of 145° 45' 13"east. It is situated on 700 hectares immediately south of the Barron River and east of the Captain Cook Highway, approximately 8km north of the Cairns central business district.
Runways
There are two runways at Cairns Airport; the main runway (15/33) being 3,197m in length with a high strength asphalt pavement. It has a width of 45m, the central 30m is grooved, with sealed shoulders of an additional 7.5m. The secondary runway (12/30) is 925m in length and 18 m wide and is limited to aircraft up to 5,700kg.
Apron Parking
The international apron can accommodate six 747 type aircraft simultaneously. Bays two to six are equipped with aerobridges.
The domestic apron is designed for 11 jet aircraft parking positions, with 3 aero bridges, each capable of handling a 747.
The general aviation apron can accommodate up to 100 general aviation aircraft, including some additional areas of high strength pavement.
Terminals
There is a domestic and international passenger terminal. On the western side of the airport at the General Aviation Terminal there are a number of private aviation facilities, Cairns General Aviation Flight Centre and Cairns Airport common user General Aviation terminal.
The Terminal Operations Manual is designed to provide some basic information that will assist in the formalities associated with terminal protocols, resource allocations, communication procedures and contingencies associated with baggage handling systems.
Hours of Operation
24 hours
Air Services Australia
Provides air traffic control and airport rescue firefighting services.
Precision approach category 1ILS to Runway 15 and DME localise letdown to Runway 33.
Security
Cairns Airport is a security controlled airport and operates a Transport Security Program in accordance with Australian Government legislation and guidelines. Security measures and procedures are established to protect and safeguard civil aviaiton, employers, employees, the travelling public and visitors to the airport against unlawful acts, unlawful interference, terrorism and sabotage. The Australian Federal Police maintain a 24-hour presence on the airport's landside and airside areas and in the airport's passenger terminals.