Tenders Are Invited For Aurukun Aerodrome Automatic Weather Station (Aws)- Design And Construction

Aurukun Shire Council (Council) Owns And Operates The Aerodrome Facility Located At Lat -13.3539 Long 141.720993 In Aurukun Which Was Certified On 20 June, 2008. The Iata Code For The Airport Is Auu And The International Civil Aviation Organisation Code Is Yaur. Passenger And Freight Transport To Aurukun Is Available Via Scheduled Flights Operated By Skytrans. Eligible Residents May Also Access The Local Fare Scheme. Freight Is Consigned Through Toll Priority In Cairns. The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Rfds) Relies On The Aerodrome For Essential Aeromedical Retrievals, Emphasising The Critical Need For Improved Safety Measures.Aurukun Aerodrome Is The Primary Airstrip For The Region, And Serves As A Crucial Lifeline During Disasters Such As Bushfires And Floods. Aurukun Is Also A Cyclone Prone Region Which Rwill Benefit From An Automatic Weather Station (Aws) To Assist Pilots Who Need To Use The Airfield.In 2017, The Australian Aws Service Was Provided To Approximately 230 Aerodromes, With Vhf Broadcast Being Available At 115 Aerodromes And Phone Services Being Available At More Than 220 Aerodromes.