Preface:

The Aerodrome Landing Fees Bill 2003 will come into effect in Victoria on 1st January 2004. The purpose of this Bill is to provide that an aerodrome operator may fix a fee for the arrival, departure or parking of an aircraft, a training flight approach by an aircraft or the provision of any directly related activity. This Bill establishes legal liability for aerodrome charges on the holder of the Certificate of Registration of an aircraft. Moorabbin Airport Corporation will make a formal declaration of charges as set out below in the Government Gazette immediately following the effect of the Bill.

Under the terms of Section 4.2 of Moorabbin Airport Conditions of Use Moorabbin Airport Corporation declares that the basic Airport Access Charge for aircraft based at or using Moorabbin Airport for 01/01/2009 is $11.00 (incl GST) per 1,000kg under 7,000kg MTOW per day and $17.00 (incl GST) per 1,000kg for aircraft over 7,000kg MTOW per day.

Substantial discounts are available for pre-payment of charges and these are: 1 month - 20% discount, 6 months - 35% discount, 12 months - 50% discount. A copy of Moorabbin Airport Conditions of Use and Access Charges 2009 is available from the office.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Moorabbin Airport Access Charge is a daily charge to access the airport infrastructure and is not a landing fee. Further, Moorabbin Airport Corporation does not charge a fee for a training flight approach or any use of airspace in the vicinity of Moorabbin Airport. The cost of airport operations has considerably exceeded the rate of increase of CPI during 2007/6 and we expect this to continue into 2007. In particular Insurance premiums continue to escalate at alarming rates.

What the Access Charge covers:
The Access Charge provides during the period covered by payment for unrestricted use of airside infrastructure and open air parking facilities. Whilst the rate of charge does not recover the cost of infrastructure and its maintenance, revenue raised through these charges is applied to such items as pavements, lighting, fencing etc, as well as the provision of airport management services.

The charge covers open-air parking either on grass or hard stand in areas designated for aircraft parking. Owners who wish to have exclusive use of a position on hard stand may arrange this through the airport administration for a nominal charge. This charge will initially be set at $82.00 per month (incl. GST), and is in addition to the Access Charge.

Hangarage may be available from commercial operators who provide these services. Any hangarage arrangement between an aircraft owner and a tenant of MAC has no effect on the rate of charge for Airport Access.

The Access charge is NOT a landing fee. It is important to understand that, at present, separate Terminal Control Services Charges (eg: for Tower services) are levied by Airservices Australia for aircraft operations into Moorabbin, and Moorabbin Airport Corporation has no involvement in these charges. (See Airservices Australia, Standard Contract Terms)
Which aircraft are liable for this charge:
The Airport Access Charge applies to all aircraft, fixed or rotary wing, currently registered in Australia or overseas (including those operating on a conditional permit) which are:
1. Normally based at Moorabbin Airport. Registered owners of these aircraft have the option of paying a yearly, six monthly, monthly or daily charges.
2. Itinerant (visiting) aircraft. However, some categories of visiting aircraft are excluded from the Access Charge in order to encourage airport visitation and use of commercial facilities.
The Amount of Charge:
1. Basic Charge.
  There will be an Aerodrome Access Charge of $11.00 (incl. GST) per day per 1,000kg M.T.O.W. pro-rata for aircraft with a M.T.O.W. below 10,000kg which are not engaged in Regular Public Transport (RPT) operations. For accounts invoiced monthly in respect of daily charges incurred there will be a minimum charge of $16.50 (incl GST) per invoice.
2. Aircraft engaged in RPT Operations
  Aircraft engaged in RPT operations will be charged on the following basis:
  1. For Aircraft using non-MAC terminal facilities.
    A charge of $11.00 (incl. GST) per 1,000 kg MTOW will apply PER DAY. The available discounts for monthly, six monthly and yearly payments will also apply.
  2. For aircraft using MAC terminal facilities.
    Operators desiring to use MAC terminal facilities for RPT services will be invited to negotiate an applicable rate based upon aircraft movements and passenger and cargo numbers.
  3. GST
    All Airport Access Charges detailed above are inclusive of GST.
Available Discounts:
1. Advance Payments
  A range of discounts are available to encourage aircraft operators to pre-arrange contracts for Airport Access for periods of one month, six months or twelve months. These discounts are based on the daily rate of $11.00 (incl. GST) per day per 1,000kg M.T.O.W. for the year 2009 Monthly Contract 20% discount Six monthly Contract 35% discount Annual Contract 50% discount.
2. Aircraft Undergoing Substantial Maintenance
  Aircraft undergoing substantial maintenance which is to be provided by tenants at the airport in approved facilities will only be charged for the day of arrival and the day of departure (if different) to encourage non based aircraft to use Moorabbin for maintenance purposes. The maximum period an aircraft will be deemed to be undergoing substantial maintenance will be ninety (90) days.
  The relevant maintenance organisation must provide details of the aircraft within 48 hours of its arrival at Moorabbin Airport. On arrival the owner or operator of the aircraft may choose to pay the day in and day of departure at the airport administration office to avoid the minimum $16.50 (incl GST) invoice charge if they so wish. No retrospectivity will be permitted in this arrangement. This is a concession at the absolute discretion of Moorabbin Airport Corporation.
3. Historical Aircraft
  Subject entirely to the discretion of Moorabbin Airport Corporation, a concessionary rate will be applied where an aircraft is considered by the Corporation to be of historic significance. The concessionary rate will be $190.00 (incl. GST) per 1,000 Kg MTOW per year. The use must be solely for recreational, non-commercial purposes and no commercial operations will be allowed if the aircraft is to be eligible for this special rate.
  
  The sole exception will be the operation of such aircraft at, from or to air show events where a fee may have been charged by the owner or operator to defray expenses. Any owner seeking to obtain such a concessionary rate from the Corporation must disclose all such planned activities and must state in writing that no other commercial activities will be contemplated during the year.
4. Sales Aircraft
  Aircraft, which are offered for sale from premises leased for this purpose will, subject to the following conditions, only incur a charge on the day of arrival, and on the day of departure of the aircraft.
  1. The aircraft shall be on the leased area for the sole purpose of being offered for sale and will not be used during this period for recreational or commercial flying. Parking on any other area, including general airport parking, will incur the normal Access Charge.
  2. The aircraft shall be clearly marked as being for sale and be available for inspection by members of the public during normal business hours.
  3. The lessee of the sales area concerned shall advise the Airport General Manager or his nominee of the arrival of the aircraft at his premises for the purposes of sale and will pay an amount equivalent to the daily rate for that day, and for the day of departure. Sufficient detail concerning the aircraft shall be provided as will allow identification of the owner, and computation of charges.
  4. Demonstration flights for potential purchasers will attract the normal Airport Access Charge for that day. (The $16.50 (incl GST) minimum invoice charge can be avoided by paying directly to the MAC airport office on the day).
  5. The maximum period during which an aircraft shall be deemed to be a sales aircraft under the provisions of this section shall be ninety (90) days
5. Ultra-light, balloon and non-powered aircraft
  Special arrangements will need to be made, in advance, by operators intending to operate ultralight or non-powered aircraft, airships or manned balloon derivatives into or from Moorabbin. Access fees for these types of operations will be individually negotiated.
Liability for Charges:
The Aerodrome Landing Fees Bill 2003 provides that an aerodrome operator may fix a fee for landing, take off or parking of aircraft, training approaches and other directly related activity. The Bill further provides that the liability for charges incurred by aircraft for access to Moorabbin Airport resides primarily with the Holder of Certificate of Registration of an aircraft. An owner may arrange for an operator who has control of the aircraft to act as his or her agent and inform the Corporation to this effect. On receipt of such advice access charges will be directed to the nominated operator in the first instance.
Compliance with charges is mandatory and incorporated into Conditions of Use for Moorabbin Airport.
Unless prior arrangements are made the owner of the aircraft shall be liable for access charges at Moorabbin Airport.
Method of Payment:
1. Payment
  Payment of daily access charges and payments in advance as set out elsewhere in this document may be made at the Airport Administration Building during normal business hours.
  Payment by EFT and major credit cards is available through MAC.
  Monthly accounts will be rendered for itinerant use and a third party provider has been engaged for this purpose. A minimum invoice charge of $16.50