4.4 AIRPORTS

What we do

We own , operate and manage 4 aerodrome facilities within the Maranoa region . Roma Airport operates Regular Public Transport ( RPT ) flights between Roma and Brisbane through the security screened terminal - 3kms north of town . It also operates as the central hub providing maintenance support , compliance and operational monitoring to Council ’ s Aerodrome Landing Areas ( ALAs ) in Injune , Surat and Mitchell .

Our aerodromes consist of 5 runways and 1 dedicated helipad :

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All 4 of Council ’ s aerodromes are equipped with pilot activated remote lighting controls to allow safe runway landings for aircraft day or night and have aerodrome serviceability and technical inspections undertaken at regular intervals to monitor for any changes to the facilities that might impact safe aircraft operations .

Why we do it

Council , as the owner and operator of aviation facilities , is required to operate and maintain its aerodromes in accordance with the relevant legislation including the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation ( CASR ) and Aviation Transport Security Regulation ( ATSR ).

Further to this , we aim to provide safe and sustainable facilities to enhance the region ’ s liveability , connectivity and economic prosperity , and provide access to services and markets outside the region . Therefore , it is critical that our aerodromes are fit for purpose , safe and maintained to a high standard .

We also need to plan for the future to ensure that our facilities can grow ( e . g . not become land locked ) and adapt to changing needs ( e . g . type of aircraft ).

What we must do

Australian Government Civil Aviation Act 1988 Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 Manual of Standards Part 139 – Aerodromes Civil Aviation Advisory Publication 92-1 ( 1 ) Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 Transport Safety Investigation Regulations 2003 Radio Communications Act 1992 Radio Communications Regulations 1993

Queensland Government State Planning Policy 2017 Environmental Protection Act 1994 Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 Radiation Safety Act 1999 Radiation Safety Regulations 2010 Weapons Act 1990 Weapons Regulations 1996 Nature Conservation Act 1992 Nature Conservation Regulations 2006 Local Government Act 2009 Local Government Regulation 2012 Building Act 2015 Building Regulation 2006 Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008

Local Laws and Subordinate Local Laws Local Law No . 5 ( Parking ) 2011

- Roma Aerodrome Regulated Off Street Parking Area Local Law No . 7 ( Aerodromes ) 2011 .

Did you know

Some of the services Council ’ s aerodromes provide include :

• Monday - Friday return each day east-west ( Brisbane- Dalby-Roma-Charleville ) mail plane stop

• Emergency and aeromedical transport

• Aerial firefighting

• Reloading access facilities for agricultural spraying

• Aviation fuel supply for landholders aircraft owners

• Specialist doctors and medical support to the region

• Military aircraft refueling stop-over

• Key logistical role in disaster management

• Identity verification for Aviation Security Identification Cards ( ASIC ).

Our plans for 2021 / 22

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