Continent: Oceania Country: Australia Region: Western Australia
Jandakot Airport
Location Jandakot, Western Australia
IATA code JAD
ICAO code YPJT
Airport type Commercial
Website http://www.jandakotairport.com.au
Overview map AirServices Australia
Communications
Tower 118.1 (Runway 12/30 and 06L/24R All Departures except Armadale)
119.4 (Runway 06R/24L Departures to Armadale and Circuits)
Ground 124.3
Clearance
Approach
ATIS 120.9, 281

Official Spotting Locations

Location

  • There is a grassed area with shade and seating that overlooks the arrivals and departures from runways 06L/24R and 06R/24L. This area also has toilets and a cafe located right near it. There is also parking it this location.

Morning photos may be backlit because the area faces east. Well lit in the afternoon.

  • There is access to the roof of the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia (RACWA). The roof has no cover and is open to the elements, the area has exception views of arrivals and departures of runway 12/30, and good views of 06L/24R. The rooftop also gives you a birds eye view of aircraft taxiing and aircraft parked in the souther apron.

Other Spotting Locations

Location

An unofficial location

  • There are extreme views of aircraft landing of runway 12 from the curved part of Spartan Rd. Aircraft fly over this area between 100-600 feet.

Locations to Avoid

Location

Regular Traffic

Facilities and Transportation

  • Busses travel to Jandakot Airport frequently.
  • Most spotting locations at Jandakot have adequate facilities (toilets etc.)