Imposition of Aerodrome Fees and Charges
Published on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 10:12:34 AM
LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICE
IMPOSITION OF AERODROME FEES AND CHARGES
In accordance with section 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is given that Council, at its Ordinary Meeting held on 26 August 2026, resolved to introduce landing and associated aerodrome usage fees at Gnowangerup Aerodrome, effective from 1 October 2026.
Landing Fees (per landing, based on Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW))
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Category
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Basis
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Fee (GST inc)
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All landing aircraft up to 5,000kg (minimum charge $17.60 inc GST)
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Per 1,000kg or part thereof
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$17.60
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All landing aircraft 5,001kg – 9,000kg
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Per 1,000kg or part thereof
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$20.90
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All landing aircraft greater than 9,000kg
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Per 1,000kg or part thereof
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$25.30
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Other Airport Charges
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Charge
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Basis
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Fee (GST inc)
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Passenger/Terminal Usage (process passengers) – aircraft greater than 5,000kg
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Per day
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$165.00
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After-hours call out, Airport Reporting Officer (ARO) (minimum charge $240.00 includes first 3 hours; additional hours at $100.00/hour)
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Per ARO
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$240.00
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Exemptions
Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft are exempt from these fees.
The current aerodrome leaseholder, Joyce Air, is exempt from these fees until 31 December 2027.
These fees form part of the adopted 2026–2027 Schedule of Fees and Charges, subject to annual review based on usage, cost recovery and operational considerations.
A copy of the full Schedule of Fees and Charges is available for inspection, free of charge, at the Shire Administration Office, 28 Yougenup Road, Gnowanegrup WA 6335, during ordinary business hours, and on the Shire's website at https://www.gnowangerup.wa.gov.au/
David Nicholson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
08 September 2026