Hood Aerodrome Project
The purpose of this project is to transform Hood Aerodrome into a more modern, functional airport and centre for aviation activity, with capacity for growth beyond the current activity.
The project will deliver:
- runway widening and resurfacing
- an extention of the terminal apron
- an in-fill of an open drain on the eastern side of the sealed runway
- an upgrade or replacement of airfield fixtures (lighting, windsock etc)
- an upgrade or installation of security fencing (to meet CAA Qualification Certification requirements)
- water, wastewater and electrical upgrades and extension to support hangar development
- support for the aerodrome to meet the CAA Qualification Certification deadline of June 2025
- the development of access roads to support hangar development
The works to widen and reseal the runway, extend the terminal apron, and remediate the open drain on the eastern side of the sealed runway are underway,
The sealed runway will be closed for the duration of the runway widening and resealing work. The grass runway will remain open during this time.
All work will be carried out during the day. Any runway that is closed will have white crosses placed on the runway as per CAA requirements.
Project update - 18 July 2024
Runway
The sealed runway 06/24 is now open.
The back-up plan was implemented to ensure the aerodrome was operational for the winter (we didn’t want to rely on the grass runway over this time). This involved placing a temporary seal over the extended sides of the runway and apron to protect it during the cold weather.
The work will recommence in November and will take approximately four weeks for asphalting and painting.
Lighting
The design is underway and is due to be complete in August. The Council will then go to market to procure the solution. Once a contract is in place, the installation timeline will be confirmed.
Services
The design of services (water, wastewater, power) and internal roading and taxiways to support future hangar development is underway and is due to be completed by the end of August. Consenting the design and procuring a contractor will take place over September and October. Once a contract is in place, the construction timeline will be confirmed
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Aerial view of Hood Aerodrome.