WLG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Projects

[deepred]

The safety extensions for WLG's north end of the runway are beginning any moment now:

[Moveax]

How exactly are they going to fit an extra 45m to that? I don't see how it's possible. There isn't any room left.

[Kane007]

I think they should just bit the bullet and build ala Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok!



Plenty of harbour for reclaiming!

[KIWIKAAS]

Originally Posted by Moveax

How exactly are they going to fit an extra 45m to that? I don't see how it's possible. There isn't any room left.

Didn't you follow the work done at the southern end?
Same thing. The road will run under the extension.

[deepred]

The runoff is already 60m long, and the ICAO requires 90m, which is still within the airport zone. Any longer and Cobham Dr would have to be tunnelled over, if only to eliminate the trolley bus wire hazard.

It can't be too much longer because planes already fly pretty close to Newlands Ridge.

[KIWIKAAS]

So the road wont be tunnelled? Must have got things mixed up.
Anyway, as far as I know the plan dosent involve moving the threshhold back so no matter what the approach heights won't alter

[spotila]

an airport like chep lap kok would be so cool for wellington :~D, surely the planners of the current airport saw that this was gonna happen eventually. Oh well :~

[Kiwi_Rich]

My old man is an air traffic controller for Wellington back in NZ and he describes the airport an 'an absolute nightmare'. They really never had a choice in Wellington as it is the only parcel of flat land available. I think if the economic conditions are right in the future it could be extended out to the north into the harbour; as the south would obviously take a hammering weather wise.

One of those if New Zealand became the Hong Kong of the south pacific type projects methinks......

Wellington really does need a good airport with long-haul international connections to give itself more credibility as an international city - so fingers crossed development continues

[deepred]

Originally Posted by Kiwi_Rich

My old man is an air traffic controller for Wellington back in NZ and he describes the airport an 'an absolute nightmare'. They really never had a choice in Wellington as it is the only parcel of flat land available. I think if the economic conditions are right in the future it could be extended out to the north into the harbour; as the south would obviously take a hammering weather wise.

One of those if New Zealand became the Hong Kong of the south pacific type projects methinks......

Wellington really does need a good airport with long-haul international connections to give itself more credibility as an international city - so fingers crossed development continues

A northern extension at Rongotai could only serve as a safety runoff/starter strip because of Newlands Ridge (ICAO opinion, not mine). Landings will still have to be done on the current airstrip markings, but at the end of the day it's the takeoff that requires the extra length rather than the landing.

PPQ had plenty of land space, but too much adverse terrain surrounding it. Plus, Rongotai was a stone's throw from the CBD. There are flat spaces available, but they're way out in the Wairarapa or Otaki.

[jarbury]

Originally Posted by Kane007

I think they should just bit the bullet and build ala Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok!



Plenty of harbour for reclaiming!

Got $30 billion up your sleeve do ya?

[Svartmetall]

Originally Posted by jarbury

Got $30 billion up your sleeve do ya?

Mmhm, I don't think it's exactly feasable, however, it's a nice pie in the sky dream to have!

Also: don't forget the added costs of building in New Zealand compared to Hong Kong the resource consents etc are surely more arduous and time consuming than Hong Kong. Budget blow outs would result it being double the price.

[jarbury]

Wow there goes half our GDP to build an airport

[Kane007]

Big oil strike in the Southern Basin would pay for it!

[jarbury]

Imagine that. Invercargill the new Dubai

[Verdi]

Originally Posted by deepred

The safety extensions for WLG's north end of the runway are beginning any moment now:

i just can't get over how high that runway is compaired to the houses.......f.....k

[Shakespeare_nz]

Originally Posted by deepred

A northern extension at Rongotai could only serve as a safety runoff/starter strip because of Newlands Ridge (ICAO opinion, not mine). Landings will still have to be done on the current airstrip markings, but at the end of the day it's the takeoff that requires the extra length rather than the landing.

PPQ had plenty of land space, but too much adverse terrain surrounding it. Plus, Rongotai was a stone's throw from the CBD. There are flat spaces available, but they're way out in the Wairarapa or Otaki.

That's an interesting point. ie an northern extension would not extend the threshold, but it would for planes arriving from the south, and it would give more length for planes to take off, both north and south. And it's taking that requires the length, not the landing. I'm sure, if they added a bit north and a bit south they would have a wide-body capable runway, even if 747s and the like could only land from the south.

[deepred]

Competition a plus for Wellington

Wellington City Council, Wellington International Airport, and Positively Wellington Tourism have welcomed Pacific Blue to Wellington.

Mike Basher, Acting CEO of Wellington Airport, says consumers could look forward to benefits which will flow from increased domestic competition.

“Virgin Blue runs a highly successful airline in its domestic Australian operations which offers very competitive fares. The entry of Virgin’s New Zealand arm, Pacific Blue, means New Zealanders will now have access to a market where there is genuine but profitable domestic competition.”

Wellington Mayor, Kerry Prendergast, says the introduction of Pacific Blue services would be a win for both Wellington and Wellingtonians.

“Their entry to the domestic market will make Wellington an even more desirable tourist destination for the many New Zealanders who are rediscovering our fantastic city. It will also mean cheaper travel for Wellingtonians. It’s a win:win.”

Positively Wellington Tourism CEO, Tim Cossar, says the arrival of Pacific Blue will have an impact on the domestic visitor market. “We know that airline competition in the past has tended to stimulate the market. It’s highly likely we will see increased domestic travel to Wellington, as a result of this announcement.”

Pacific Blue will begin operations from Wellington Airport on 15 November commencing with 5 daily flights to Auckland and 3 to Christchurch.

Issued by:

Wellington City Council
Wellington International Airport Limited
Positively Wellington Tourism


Date: 23/08/2007

[deepred]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating_airport

[kegan]

Air NZ eyeing Paraparaumu airport
The Dominion Post | Saturday, 15 September 2007

Air New Zealand says it is evaluating its domestic services using Paraparaumu airport, in a move which appears to be aimed at increasing pressure on Wellington International Airport.

The airline is in a legal fight with Wellington and Auckland international airports over increased landing fees.

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[Theville01]

I believe Dunedins airport should undergo revamp aswell