LEA Airport obliterated

[LionKing]

The effects of Cyclone Narelle has obliterated Learmouth Airport, and there will be no flights in and out of the airport for forseeable future.

This is catastrophic impact to the township and I hope WA Government can work around the clock to restore the airport.

I was wondering if a temporary tent terminal would be feasible if the runway is repaired?

Exmouth cut off by land and air after Cyclone Narelle causes ‘extensive’ damage

Narelle made landfall on Friday as a category 3 system and continued to track south throughout Saturday, where brought destructive winds to inland communities despite losing strength.

www.smh.com.au

 

[oz_mark]

Good on the RAF

which RAF are working on trying to clear that

 

[moa999]

If unavailable will that impact flights to PER given LEA is often the alternate.

 

[Hvr]

Good on the RAF

Why would the Poms be involved?
Or did you mean the RAAF?

 

[oz_mark]

Why would the Poms be involved?
Or did you mean the RAAF?

It was the SMH that said RAF.

 

[SYD]

The effects of Cyclone Narelle has obliterated Learmouth Airport, and there will be no flights in and out of the airport for forseeable future.

This is catastrophic impact to the township and I hope WA Government can work around the clock to restore the airport.

I was wondering if a temporary tent terminal would be feasible if the runway is repaired?

Exmouth cut off by land and air after Cyclone Narelle causes ‘extensive’ damage

Narelle made landfall on Friday as a category 3 system and continued to track south throughout Saturday, where brought destructive winds to inland communities despite losing strength.

www.smh.com.au

Unfortunately, this is not the first time nor will it be the last that LEA and Exmouth have been whacked by a major cyclone. AFAIK, Narelle was far from the worst but LEA seemed to cop the worst inundation!

 

[oz_mark]

If unavailable will that impact flights to PER given LEA is often the alternate.

I think a few could use port Hedland in a pinch.

 

[OZDUCK]

They could reactivate Meekathara as the alternate as it was in the 1970's. Although I doubt it would be up to it these days.

 

[Saab34]

Looks like RFDS can still access I noted a flight today.

LEARMONTH (YPLM)
C45/26
AD CLSD DUE TC NARELLE EFFECTS
EXC MIL AND EMERG SERVICES
CTC LEARMONTH OPS VIA TEL: 0429 450 662 FOR BRIEFING
TXY A CL AND EDGE LGT U/S AT VARIOUS INTERVALS
NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN ILUMINATED WDI U/S
TXY B TO BE USED TO ACCESS ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE (RAAF) APN
CIVIL APN CLSD DUE FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS AND DAMAGE
FROM 03 280532 TO 03 290100 EST

 

[Aeryn]

Very sad for Exmouth and Coral Bay as April is peak season for whale sharks tourism.

LEA is run by the RAAF the civilian terminal was basically 2 rooms, toilets and a basic tuckshop and only open just before the flights. If runway and tower ops can be restored, then a tent or demountable terminal could probably be ok for a while.

 

[Cessna 180]

I just heard MQY on the taxi out of there.

Government charter jet as far as I know.

 

[LionKing]

Looks like RFDS can still access I noted a flight today.

I think they can allow helicorper to provide supplies but the civil aviation is closed?