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Perth Airport (IATA: PER, ICAO: YPPH) is a domestic and international airport, servicing Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Perth Airport is the fourth busiest airport in Australia.  
Perth Airport is a domestic and international airport, servicing Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Perth Airport is the fourth busiest airport in Australia.  


Following information taken from the Perth Airport website ( www.perthairport.com.au )
==Official Spotting Locations==
In early 1942, the area on which Perth Airport is now located was converted from the Dunreath golf course to an RAAF base, which operated until the end of World War II in 1945.
=== International Terminal Observation Deck===
'''Link:''' [http://www.perthairport.net.au/default.aspx?MenuID=66 Services and Facilities - Perth Airport]


In 1943, the first runway was built by Western Australia’s Main Roads Department for RAAF fighters, with a second strip being laid down a year later.  In 1944, the Government agreed to allow Australian National Airways Pty Ltd (ANA) and Qantas to operate from this site in Guildford, as Maylands had become inadequate for their larger commercial aircraft.
A large, enclosed public observation deck is available on Level 3 of the International Terminal (T1) in the landside area. Entry is free, and facilities are fully accessible for mobility impaired persons.


Guildford Aerodrome officially changed its status and name to Perth Airport in September 1952.  In March 1953, the then new international terminal was completed at a cost of A$180,000, being built from second-hand wartime materials.  The main domestic airlines moved out of their separate hangars in 1962 and into the first combined Domestic and International 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.


In November 1980, the Federal Transport Minister, Ralph Hunt, announced a new international terminal would be built in Perth.  On 25 October 1986, Prime Minister Bob Hawke unveiled the A$60 million International Terminal on the eastern side of the airport, complete with a new control tower.
Toilets, vending machines, water fountain and seating are available.


The Federal Airports Corporation (FAC) was formed in 1988 to manage the larger Australian airports as self-funding commercial entities.  FAC implemented a major enhancement of retail outlets at the International Terminal and oversaw the redevelopment of the Domestic Terminal facilities by Ansett and Australian Airlines.
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.


In July 1997, Perth Airport Pty Ltd took up a 99-year leasehold interest over Perth Airport as part of the first phase in the privatisation of airports in Australia, and has since operated the airport and its 2,105 hectare estate.
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===


==Official Spotting Locations==
Perth Airport Pty. Ltd. built a viewing deck on a mound overlooking the 03 threshold.
=== International Terminal Observation Deck===
'''Link:''' [http://www.perthairport.net.au/default.aspx?MenuID=66 Services and Facilities - Perth Airport]


A large, enclosed public observation deck is available on Level 3 of the International Terminal (T1) in the landside area. Entry is free, and facilities are fully accessible for mobility impaired persons.
It faces east, so it is best for afternoon photography.  


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.
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).


Pay per use binoculars are provided, as well as full departure and arrivals information screens. Toilets, vending machines, water fountain and seating are also available.
There are no bathrooms or water fountains at the viewing deck. The closest toilets are located at the domestic terminal.


The tinting on the glass can make photography from this location difficult.
On top of this, there is little shelter and seating.


==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==
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===Runway 21 #1===
===Runway 21 #1===
""Note:"" This spot is discouraged by airport staff.
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.
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.


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==Regular Traffic==
==Regular Traffic==
===International===
===International===
* Air Asia - A320
* Air Asia X - A330
* Air Maritius - Airbus 330
* Air Maritius - Airbus 330
* Air New Zealand 767 (seasonal) and 787-9
* Air New Zealand - 767 (seasonal), 787-9
* Cathay Pacific A330
* Cathay Pacific - A330
* Emirates 777
* China Southern - 787-8
* Garuda Indonesia 738 and A330
* Emirates - A380, 777
* Malaysian A330, 738
* Etihad - A330-200
* Qantas Airbus A333/A322 (seasonal)
* Garuda Indonesia - 737-800, A330
* Singapore 777 and A330
* Jetstar - A320, A321
* South African A340
* Jetstar Asia - A320
* Thai A330
* Malaysian - A330, 738
* Air Asia A319/A320
* Malindo - 737-800 and 737-900
* Air Asia X A330
* Qantas - 737 (seasonal)
* Scoot 777
* Qatar - 777
* Qatar 777
* Scoot - 787-9 (occasional 777)
* Virgin Australia 738
* Singapore - 777, A330
* Cathay Pacific A330
* South African - A340
* China Southern A330
* Thai - 787-8
* Jetstar A320/A321
* TigerAir - A320
* Jetstar Asia A320
* Virgin Australia 737-800, E-190, A320  
* TigerAir A320
* Etihad A332
 
====Codeshared Intl Carriers====
*Air Canada
*Air France
*British Airways
*Lufthansa
*KLM
*United


===Domestic===
===Domestic===
*Qantas - B738, B767, A333, A332
*Airnorth - E-170
*Jetstar - A320, A321
*Jetstar - A320, A321
*Virgin Australia - B737 and B738's, A330's, ERJ190, A320.
*Qantas - B737-800, B717, A330-200, A330-300
*TigerAir A320
*TigerAir - A320
* Airnorth ERJ-170
*Virgin Australia - B737-700, B737-800, A330, E-190, A320


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


===Freight===
===Freight===
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Toll Priority alos operate 733's at Perth
Toll Priority alos operate 733's at Perth
Occasional large freighter for charter work:
Occasional large freighter for charter work:
E.g Atlas Air 744F, Emirates Sky Cargo 777F, 744F
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, also various Bombardiers (Challenger 600, Global Express 5000) etc.
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.


==Facilities and Transportation==
==Facilities and Transportation==
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