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Perth Airport is a domestic and international airport, servicing Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Perth Airport is the fourth busiest airport in Australia.


==Official Spotting Locations==
==Official Spotting Locations==
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Access to the deck is via either the marked stairs or lift from Level 2, opposite F1rst Duty Free at the Western end of the terminal.
Access to the deck is via either the marked stairs or lift from Level 2, opposite F1rst Duty Free at the Western end of the terminal.


Pay per use binoculars are provided, as well as full departure and arrivals information screens. Toilets, vending machines, water fountain and seating is also available.
Toilets, vending machines, water fountain and seating are available.


The tinting on the glass can make photography from this location difficult.
An arrivals board is located in the deck, however departure information is not available, departure information is available on the ground floor, near the check-in area.
 
The tinting on the glass can make photography from this location difficult. The windows of the deck are often dirty and are not cleaned very often.
 
===03 Viewing Deck===
 
Perth Airport Pty. Ltd. built a viewing deck on a mound overlooking the 03 threshold.
 
It faces east, so it is best for afternoon photography.
 
There is a long ramp to the deck, making it disability accessible (there are also two reserved parking bays for people who hold disability parking permits).
 
There are no bathrooms or water fountains at the viewing deck. The closest toilets are located at the domestic terminal.
 
On top of this, there is little shelter and seating.


==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==
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Located to the back of the terminal near the security gate entrance, this will give you a great view of the International apron, and taxiway movements around the area.
Located to the back of the terminal near the security gate entrance, this will give you a great view of the International apron, and taxiway movements around the area.


===RWY 03===
===Runway 03===
This is located on an undeveloped plot of land at the Western end of Reid Road, where it becomes Fawcett Crescent. The plot has a spacious sand hill approx. 10m in height, with 30 degree embankments that can be climbed up by the average person.
This is located on an undeveloped plot of land at the Western end of Reid Road, where it becomes Fawcett Crescent. The plot has a spacious sand hill approximately 10m in height, with 30 degree embankments that can be climbed up by the average person.


Some people have been known to use 4WD vehicles to get up this location, but this is strongly discouraged by airport staff.
Some people have been known to use 4WD vehicles to get up this location, but this is strongly discouraged by airport staff.


50mm+ lenses recommended here, will give you some good front and shots. Good cameras and long lenses can occasionally get you some taxiway movement.
50mm+ lenses recommended here, will give you some good front end shots. Good cameras and long lenses can occasionally get you some taxiway movement.


Parking is easy and along the road.
Parking is easy and along the road.


===RWY 03 Threshold===
===Runway 03 Threshold===
There is an unsealed but heavily used gravel road which leads to hear at the end of Reid Road/Fawcett Crescent. Underbelly shots are a speciality here as they start to climb.
There is an unsealed but heavily used gravel road which leads to here at the end of Reid Road/Fawcett Crescent. Underbelly shots are a speciality here as they start to climb.


Remember to stay visible and don't get too close to the fence/gate.
Remember to stay visible and don't get too close to the fence/gate.
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This is one of the few locations that can be accessed with little walking, and by public transport.
This is one of the few locations that can be accessed with little walking, and by public transport.


Located at the Western End of Terminal 3, This is a good spot to get pics of metal parked on the Domestic apron around T3. Also can capture the occasional mail freighter parked in this area as well.
Located at the western end of Terminal 3, This is a good spot to get pics of aircraft parked on the Domestic apron around T3. You can also capture the occasional mail freighter parked in this area as well.


Fence will be an issue, so don't get too close to it (specially if you intend to use a step ladder).
The fence will be an issue, so don't get too close to it, especially if you intend to use a step ladder.


===Valentine Road===
===Valentine Road===
""Note:"" It has been reported on 1 October 2010, that due to construction of a colourbond fence at the rear of undeveloped leases abutting the GA apron, this location is no longer viable for spotting.
""Note:"" It has been reported on 1 October 2010, that due to construction of a colourbond fence at the rear of undeveloped leases abutting the GA apron, this location is no longer viable for spotting.


At the end of Valentine Road, there's a dead end which spotters treking out to the threshold will normally park up at. If you are not feeling energetic and have a long lens, you can snap some planes on approach to RWY 21.
At the end of Valentine Road, there's a dead end which spotters treking out to the threshold will normally park at. If you are not feeling energetic and have a long lens, you can snap some planes on approach to runway 21.


===RWY 21 #1===
===Runway 21 #1===
There is a small hill (1.5m)which previously allowed you to snap away without the fence getting in the viewfinder. The construction of the new inner security fence which is 1.5m higher than the previous makes this a slightly more difficult proposition.
""Note:"" This spot is discouraged by airport staff.


The advantage of this spot is its the closest hill to the fence line which will keep you on the good side of security, plus they are quite low at this point so good shots are possible even with point and click units.
There is a small hill (1.5m) which previously allowed you to snap away without the fence getting in the viewfinder. The construction of the new inner security fence which is 1.5m higher than the previous makes this a slightly more difficult proposition.
 
The advantage of this spot is that it is the closest hill to the fence line which will keep you on the good side of security, plus aircraft are quite low at this point so good shots are possible even with point and click cameras.


Park at the end of Valentine Road, follow the fence line along the GA area before turning left to cross the drainage channel. Once over the dranage channel, veer right then follow the track to the fence line. Your hill is located 10m back from the fence.
Park at the end of Valentine Road, follow the fence line along the GA area before turning left to cross the drainage channel. Once over the dranage channel, veer right then follow the track to the fence line. Your hill is located 10m back from the fence.


===RWY 21 #2===
===Runway 21 #2===
There's a 2-3m high hill which will easily allow you to capture traffic arriving and departing on RWY 21 without having the fence in the way. This is the best spot as it is the closest to the northern taxiways, and gives you an extra height advantage which is important with the construction of the new inner security fence.
There's a 2-3m high hill which will easily allow you to capture traffic arriving and departing on runway 21 without having the fence in the way. This is the best spot as it is the closest to the northern taxiways, and gives you an extra height advantage which is important with the construction of the new inner security fence.


Long lenses here can also capture movements on RWY's 06 & 24, taxiways as well as T2 QF happenings and domestic apron movements, particularly in front of the old fire station.
Long lenses here can also capture movements on runways 06 & 24, taxiways as well as T2 Qantas happenings and domestic apron movements, particularly in front of the old fire station.


It's a 8-10min walk along the dirt track. Park at the end of Valentine Road, and hug the fence line heading until you reach a track following the northern edge of a drainage channel. Proceed down the track until you approach the fence line, where approx. 10m back from the fence you should notice a sizable mound to your right.
It's a 8-10min walk along the dirt track. Park at the end of Valentine Road, and hug the fence line heading until you reach a track following the northern edge of a drainage channel. Proceed down the track until you approach the fence line, where approximately 10m back from the fence you should notice a sizable mound to your right.


===Other locations===
===Other locations===
The following locations have previously been suggested by other spotters, but have not been scoped out for their viability:
The following locations have previously been suggested by other spotters, but have not been scoped out for their viability:
* Gate 4
* Gate 4
* Old RWY 29/11 Undershoot
* Old runway 29/11 Undershoot
* RWY 06/21 Undershoot - near Corner Tonkin Hwy and Leach Hwy.
* Runway 06/21 Undershoot - near Corner Tonkin Hwy and Leach Hwy.


==Locations to Avoid==
==Locations to Avoid==
There are no known locations to avoid at this time.


==Samples of photography==
==Samples of photography==
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==Regular Traffic==
==Regular Traffic==
===International===
===International===
*Air Maritius - 767 and Airbus
* Air Asia - A320
*Air New Zealand 767
* Air Asia X - A330
*Cathay Pacific A330
* Air Maritius - Airbus 330
*Emirates 777 and A340
* Air New Zealand - 767 (seasonal), 787-9
*Garuda Indonesia 738 and 734
* Cathay Pacific - A330
*Malaysian 777, A330
* China Southern - 787-8
*National Jet BAE146
* Emirates - A380, 777
*Qantas 747
* Etihad - A330-200
*Royal Brunei 767, A319 A320
* Garuda Indonesia - 737-800, A330
*Singapore 777
* Jetstar - A320, A321
*South African A340
* Jetstar Asia - A320
*Thai A330
* Malaysian - A330, 738
 
* Malindo - 737-800 and 737-900
====Codeshared Intl Carriers====
* Qantas - 737 (seasonal)
*Air Canada
* Qatar - 777
*Air France
* Scoot - 787-9 (occasional 777)
*British Airways
* Singapore - 777, A330
*Lufthansa
* South African - A340
*KLM
* Thai - 787-8
*United
* TigerAir - A320
* Virgin Australia 737-800, E-190, A320


===Domestic===
===Domestic===
*Qantas - B734, B738, B743 and B744, B767, B717.
*Airnorth - E-170
*Jetstar - A320.
*Jetstar - A320, A321
*Virgin Blue - B737 and B738's.
*Qantas - B737-800, B717, A330-200, A330-300
*TigerAir - A320
*Virgin Australia - B737-700, B737-800, A330, E-190, A320


===Regional===
===Regional===
*National Jet Regional Services - BAE146 and Dash-8's.
*Alliance - F100
*Skippers Aviation - Metroliners, Dash-8's, Brassilias, and Conquests.
*Cobham - BAe-146
*Skywest - FK50, F100
*Maroomba Aviation - Dash-8's and various other smaller aircraft.
*Network Aviation - Brasilias, Kingairs, Conquests.
*Network Aviation - F100
*Maroomba Aviation - 3 x Dash-8's and various other smaller aircraft.
*Perth Flight Centre - Various aircraft of different types.
*Perth Flight Centre - Various aircraft of different types.
*Qantas Link - 717
*Skippers Aviation - F100s, Metroliner, Dash-8, Brasilia, and Conquest.
*Virgin Australia Regional - F50, F100, ATR72, A320 (F50s soon to retire)


===Freight===
===Freight===
Not much in the way of freight except 1 or 2 National Jet Express/Australia Air Express 727 Freighters parked near the Gate 4.
National Jet Expresss/Australia Air Express (Qantas Freight) 737-300F daily flights.
Occasionally you'll get other freighters coming in, and also the JetEx AAE 146 freights do come too.
Toll Priority alos operate 733's at Perth
Occasional large freighter for charter work:
E.g Atlas Air 744F, Emirates Sky Cargo 777F, 744F, AN124


===BizJets and others===
===BizJets and others===
Various BizJets come through Perth all the time including Falcons, Gulfstreams 3,4 and 5 and BBJ's.
Various BizJets come through Perth all the time including Falcons, Gulfstreams 3, 4 and 5 and BBJ's, also various Bombardiers (Challenger 600, Global Express 5000) etc.
Also now based at Perth is VH-CWS a DC-3 owned and operated by Classic Wings operating joyflights around the city and down south to Busselton.


==Facilities and Transportation==
==Facilities and Transportation==
 
Transport to the terminals by bus. There is a bus which also traveled from the International terminal to the domestic and back.
==Links==
==Links==
* [http://www.liveatc.net/play/ypph.pls LiveATC Feed - Perth Airport (YPPH)]
* [http://www.liveatc.net/play/ypph.pls LiveATC Feed - Perth Airport (YPPH)]
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