Jandakot Airport: Royal Aero Club of Western Australia – spectator facilities

Opening Times:

Location:

Advantages:

• 245 metres from centreline threshold of runway 06L. Excellent views of traffic landing on runway 06L and taking off runway 24R, which are generally aircraft arriving from or departing to Jandakot (e.g. RFDS). Recommend a zoom lens of 400mm or above to photograph aircraft taking off or landing.
• 230 metres from centreline threshold of runway 12. Excellent views of traffic landing on runway 12, which can include aircraft arriving from or departing to Jandakot (e.g. RFDS) as well as training aircraft conducting circuit training. Recommend a zoom lens of 400mm or above to photograph aircraft taking off or landing.
• 140 metres from centreline of taxiway which runs parallel to runway 06L/24R – most aircraft taxy along here if runway 06L or 12/30 are in use. Recommend lens of 300mm or above.
• Rooftop and first floor: Excellent views looking down onto aircraft parked close to the Aero Club building, to the south, east and west. View of aircraft of Royal Aero Club and China Southern.
• Ground floor: Excellent ground-level views of aircraft, unless an aircraft is parked in the way.
• Ground floor and rooftop: In the open, so no reflections.
• First floor is enclosed and shaded, sheltered from rain and sun.
• Excellent views of aircraft taxying into and from the southern apron.
• Great for late morning and afternoon photography
• Elevated position
• Large public car park just opposite (paid parking)
• Disabled parking bays
• Ground and first floor have some protection from sun and rain
• Seating available
• Rubbish bins available
• Toilets available
• Muzz Buzz Café – food and drink available. Café Hours: Mon – Fri 7am to 3pm; Saturday 10am to 3pm; Closed on Sunday.

Disadvantages:

• 464 metres from centreline of parallel runway 06R/24L, too far for photographing aircraft using that runway. However, that runway is mainly used for circuit training.
• 1 kilometre from runway 30 threshold, too far for photographing aircraft using that runway.
• Ground floor: Limited shelter from building, so may be exposed to sun and rain. Parked aircraft may partly obstruct the view.
• First floor is enclosed by windows, so there may be reflections.
• Rooftop: In the open with no shade or shelter. Fully exposed to sun and rain.
• Photographing smaller aircraft on runway requires a telephoto lens of at least 300mm (taxiway) or 400mm (runway 06L/24R).
• Early morning photography may be facing into the sun.
• Some aircraft landing on runway 24L turn off before reaching the Aero Club.