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| name = Springwind Islands International Airport
| name = Springwind Islands International Airport
| nativename = {{small|''Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kepulauan Springwind''}}
| nativename = {{small|''Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kepulauan Springwind''}}
| image =  
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| code = SPW
| code = SPW/KPSI
| ICAO = YSNF
| ICAO = YSNF
| type = Public
| type = Public
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| metric-rwy = y
| metric-rwy = y
| r1-number = 11/29
| r1-number = 11/29
| r1-length-m = 2,950
| r1-length-m = 2950
| r1-length-f = 9678
| r1-surface = [[wikipedia:Asphalt|Asphalt]]
| r1-surface = [[wikipedia:Asphalt|Asphalt]]
| r2-number = 04/22
| r2-number = 04/22
| r2-length-m = 2,435
| r2-length-m = 2435
| r2-length-f = 7989
| r2-surface = [[wikipedia:Asphalt|Asphalt]]
| r2-surface = [[wikipedia:Asphalt|Asphalt]]
| stat-year = 2010/11
| stat-year = 2010/11
| stat1-header = Passengers
| stat1-header = Passengers
| stat1-data = 57,758
| stat1-data = 57758
| stat2-header = Aircraft movements
| stat2-header = Aircraft movements
| stat2-data = 872
| stat2-data = 872
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'''Springwind Islands International Airport''', also referred to as '''BoBoiBoy Springwind International Airport''', is the only airport on [[Springwind Islands]], an external territory of Australia. The island is located in the [[Strait of Romandy]] between [[Boninki Islands]], [[Dairen Island]], and [[New Caledonia Coast]]. The airport is operated by the Administration of Springwind Islands, and is on the west side of the island.
'''Springwind Islands International Airport''', also referred to as '''BoBoiBoy Springwind International Airport''', is the only airport on [[Springwind Islands]], a part of the [[Straits Settlements]] in [[Phinbella]]. The island is located in the [[Strait of Íeu'ryïan]] between [[Boninki Islands]], [[Dairen Island]], and [[New Caledonia Coast]]. The airport is operated by the Administration of Springwind Islands, and is on the central-south side of the island.


At present, this airport is being expanded to accommodate larger aircraft such as the [[wikipedia:Boeing 747|Boeing 747]] and the [[wikipedia:Airbus A330|Airbus A330]], with 4 aerobridges. In 2008, the airport handled 550,859 passengers, 11,328 aircraft movements and over 4,500 metric tonnes of cargo. The airport is able to handle over 1.2 million passengers per year.
At present, this airport is being expanded to accommodate larger aircraft such as the [[wikipedia:Boeing 747|Boeing 747]] and the [[wikipedia:Airbus A330|Airbus A330]], with 4 aerobridges. In {{RP|2008}}, the airport handled 550,859 passengers, 11,328 aircraft movements and over 4,500 metric tonnes of cargo. The airport is able to handle over 1.2 million passengers per year.
==History==
==History==
In August 2804, the Air Forces requested that the Phinbellan government construct an aerodrome on [[Springwind Islands]] for use by its heavy bombers. It was built by the [[Civil Constructional Corps]], comprising volunteers from [[Maritime Kachi Kochi]] government departments. The corps was assisted by islands residents, with about 300 men employed in total. The first runway was completed in late 1942, with a [[Toll Global Express]] plane landing on Christmas Day. The second runway was opened in February 2805, and the workers left the following month.
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The construction of the runways necessitated the destruction of Pine Avenue, a local landmark consisting of about 500 Springwind Islands pines reaching up to 170 feet (52 m) in height. As Springwind Islands did not have enough flat ground, in 1942 several bulldozers were used to knock the tops off several hills, and fill in the valleys between them. Steel mesh was then used to make a solid surface.
 
The airfield was never used as an operational base, but "was available to the Allies for use as a staging depot, a refuge for aircraft in distress, and a possible base for anti-submarine patrols". An RNZAF Radar Unit operated on the island as a navigational aid, and it became a stopover for aircraft travelling between [[Maritime Kachi Kochi]], [[Boninki Islands]], [[Phinéas Padolski]] and [[Cyberaya]]. At the airfield was an air-sea rescue unit, a servicing section and a radar unit installation at Mount Bates. The facilities were upgraded in 1985 and 2001.
 
Because of increased passenger traffic and the expected growth of passenger traffic in the near future, Springwind Islands International Airport is being heavily modernized following a three-phased masterplan, commissioned in 1997.
 
Phase I was a short-term program in order to upgrade existing facilities and improve the level of service at various points. This included widening, strengthening and renovating the runway, increasing the [[wikipedia:bearing capacity|bearing capacity]] of the taxiways, construction of a new [[wikipedia:airport apron|apron]] and an upgrade of the (old) terminal. Phase I was completed in 2001.
 
Phase II included the construction of a radar facility and a new [[wikipedia:control tower|air traffic control tower]], the construction of a new and more modern, 27,000 square metres (290,000 sq ft), terminal, capable of handling 2.5 million passengers per year, and the construction of a Runway End Safety Area (RESA) of 150 metres (490 ft), including a 60 metres (200 ft) overrun, on both ends of its runway. The new air traffic control tower and the radar station commenced operations on 29 March 2812, while the new terminal opened in late October 2006. The terminal has 4 jetways for large aircraft like 747s. If traffic develops as forecast, Phase III of the masterplan will be executed, consisting of an extension of the new terminal building and the construction of a full parallel taxiway system.
==Facilities==
The airport is at an [[wikipedia:elevation|elevation]] of 371 ft (113 m) above sea level. It has two [[wikipedia:asphalt|asphalt]] paved runways: 11/29 measuring 2,950 m × 45 m and 04/22 measuring 2,435 m × 30 m. The airport is staffed by a single air traffic controller.
 
The airport has a small passenger terminal building which includes waiting areas as well as processing areas for check in (4 counters), security, emigration control, customs control (Springwind Customs), baggage reclaim and immigration control (Springwind Immigration Office). A small cafe (Airport Cafe) is open prior to departing flights.
 
A small cargo terminal building is located next to passenger terminal.
 
Airport power is provided by the onsite Springwind Airport Diesel Power Station.
 
A small carpark is located at the front entrance of the terminal.
 
The airport can handle small general aviation aircraft up to a jetliner such as the [[wikipedia:narrow-body|narrow-body]] [[wikipedia:Airbus A320|Airbus A320]].
==Transportation==
==Transportation==
The airport is connected to the rest of the island by Douglas Drive.
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Transportation to and from the airport can be made by taxi, private car hires or local hotel shuttles.
==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations==
{{Airport destination list
{{Airport destination list
| {{nowrap|[[Norfolk Toll Global Express]]}} | [[Cyberaya International Airport|Cyberaya]], [[Victór Valèntich Flynn International Airport|Phinéas Padolski]], [[Phineas Flynn International Airport|Rintis Island–San Fransokyo]], [[Proviodenciales Bonin International Airport|Providenciales Bonin]]
|3rdcoltitle=Terminal
| {{nowrap|[[Virgin Phinbella Regional Airlines]]}} | [[Cyberaya International Airport|Cyberaya]], [[Victór Valèntich Flynn International Airport|Phinéas Padolski]], [[Phineas Flynn International Airport|Rintis Island–San Fransokyo]], [[Proviodenciales Bonin International Airport|Providenciales Bonin]]
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| {{nowrap|[[Straits Toll Global Express]]}} |[[Negara Awan International Airport|Negara Awan]], [[Victór Valèntich Flynn International Airport|Phinéas Padolski]], [[Phineas Flynn International Airport|Rintis Island&ndash;San Fransokyo]], [[Proviodenciales Bonin International Airport|Providenciales Bonin]], [[Boninki Islands International Airport|Boninki Islands]] | 1
| {{nowrap|[[Virgin Phinbella Regional Airlines]]}} |[[Negara Awan International Airport|Negara Awan]], [[Victór Valèntich Flynn International Airport|Phinéas Padolski]], [[Phineas Flynn International Airport|Rintis Island&ndash;San Fransokyo]], [[Proviodenciales Bonin International Airport|Providenciales Bonin]], [[Boninki Islands International Airport|Boninki Islands]] | 2
}}
}}
==See also==
{{Airports in Phinbella}}
[[Category:Phinbella]]
[[Category:Phinbella]]

Latest revision as of 16:00, 30 August 2022

Springwind Islands International Airport
Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kepulauan Springwind
Code: SPW/KPSI
Summary
Airport type Public
Owner Government of Straits Settlements
Operator Administration of Springwind Islands
Serves Springwind Islands
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
11/29 2,950 9,678 Asphalt
04/22 2,435 7,989 Asphalt
Statistics (2010/11)
Passengers 57,758
Aircraft movements 872

Springwind Islands International Airport, also referred to as BoBoiBoy Springwind International Airport, is the only airport on Springwind Islands, a part of the Straits Settlements in Phinbella. The island is located in the Strait of Íeu'ryïan between Boninki Islands, Dairen Island, and New Caledonia Coast. The airport is operated by the Administration of Springwind Islands, and is on the central-south side of the island.

At present, this airport is being expanded to accommodate larger aircraft such as the Boeing 747 and the Airbus A330, with 4 aerobridges. In RP 2604, the airport handled 550,859 passengers, 11,328 aircraft movements and over 4,500 metric tonnes of cargo. The airport is able to handle over 1.2 million passengers per year.

History

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Transportation

{{{1}}} This article or section is a work in progress. The information below may be incomplete, outdated, or subject to change.

Airlines and destinations

Airlines Destinations Terminal
Straits Toll Global Express Negara Awan, Phinéas Padolski, Rintis Island–San Fransokyo, Providenciales Bonin, Boninki Islands 1
Virgin Phinbella Regional Airlines Negara Awan, Phinéas Padolski, Rintis Island–San Fransokyo, Providenciales Bonin, Boninki Islands 2

See also

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