I like your videos better than the other drone videos done on this airport well done keep it up won't be long and they won't let you do any more drone flights when it gets closer to full on testing
Its coming along, we posted out of there end of 2022, used to drive past this site often. I grew up in Campbelltown in the 70-90s and remember for decades seeing signs about No Airport at Badgerys Creek, 40 odd years it took them. My poor sister is under the flight path, for me that would be paradise, I'm a RAAF nerd, have an Air Force base next to us with much louder toys to play with. Thanks for the update..
That was great to watch (and listen to). It gave a notion of what people will see from inside the terminal, with the Blue Mountains stretching from far south to far north on the near horizon. Business Park station well under way with some more car parks emerging down near the Business Park end, and the cargo facility under construction at the southern end. The airport lighting seems to be operational (drove past one night when it was being tested and apparently set to high intensity (and it certainly was bright !). No sign yet of the Airport Rescue and Firefighting Station, except for the big concrete pad west of the runway. Haven't seen any sign yet of the precision approach aids as yet; but they are sensitive bits of kit so will probably wait until other work has been completed in their vicinity. The ground component for the radio-based Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) consists of glide slope antennae (providing vertical guidance signals aligned to beginning of each runway) offset just to the west of each runway threshold, and localiser antennae (providing horizontal guidance aligned with the runway direction) which will probably look a bit like a set of hurdles in amongst the approach lighting a bit out from each runway threshold. There will also be a GBAS (Ground Based Augmentation System). This consists of a few antennae spread around the airport which receive GPS signals, detect and measure any inaccuracies (e.g. due to some atmospheric conditions) and transmit a correcting signal to the GPS systems in approaching aircraft (GPS alone is not considered accurate enough for precision approaches to runways). They don't look special, just a small circle on the ground with a single vertical antenna). Not sure if separate or supplementary radar will be installed, given since the 2000 Olympics a system has been operating not far away next to the M7 / M12 intersection. I've lost touch with radar system characteristics, but it might be only for en-route radar, and need supplementation with terminal and ground movement radars at the airport itself.
@@colindobson4045 A bit. Retired now. A mix of aviation (production, maintenance, commercial pilot, flight instructor, aviation firefighter) morphing into emergency management (consulting in safety, building codes, technical writing, emergency arrangements, training systems, disaster management and so on.) Also volunteer emergency services, including close to the area where WSI is being built). And an ongoing interest in transport infrastructure.
@tacitdionysus3220 fantastic I love reading comments from subscribers who know that they are talking about I learn and hopefully others do to cheers col 👍
@@jonnies I can’t recall ever being on there, but if you know me it might be an oblique reference to my work in human factors, though that was not in aviation.
Testing should begin soon can't wait....they should be starting to build the Metro Station enclosures by now. While they install the platforms underneath.
I think the new airport will reach capacity with in a short period of time, because of the resurgence of the A380's, more and more A380's are being taken out of moth balls, and there's no other plane than the A380 for long haul flights.
Looking forward to seeing this operational, but I'm really hoping that they've spent time and money on ground traffic flow to and from the airport. So we don't get another rat's-nest like Sydney Domestic, with inadequate drop-off zones, poor signage, terrible parking and lanes of traffic weaving through each other. Maybe a rare chance to do it well.
I would like to see HSR built and operating. It took many years after selecting the site for a Intentional Airport for Sydney now after many more years we are talking about a HSR again. Do we have any person in our Government to commence the introduction of a HSR? I guess we will be talking about a HSR system for years. A developed country that does not have a HSR. Will we ever be a developed country with the best HSR in the world?
There's talk about HSR from Parramatta however just like previous business cases the costs are massive and in this current economic climate it's never going to happen
Only 7 gates? When are expansion plans proposed? Is it a little short sighted? Look at Adelaide. It has 14 gates and has never been big enough during peak periods of the day. Now the authority are planning expansion next year. Again it probably won’t be enough but the disruption to operations during the construction phase is going to be ridiculous. Environmental issues are the major concern with towing on and off bays increasing exponentially. Then there is the increased risk of accidents in any operation out of the normal.
Adelaide has one airport. This is a second. The 7 aerobridges are 14 gates. And ramp support for non aerobridge aircraft. The gate terminals are extendable in both directions if needed without major works needed as planned. Well before the additional terminal and runway alterations allow a seperate terminal for intl and domestic. The 7 aerobridges are 3 intl and 4 domestic and support the planned movement capacity
We may have no choice. Airlines which will use it, may be due to cheaper landing fees, passenger charges etc won't care about how we see it. If your booked flight leaves from there, you will have no choice.
You mean 14 gates. Each bridge services two aircraft. 3 aero btidges are international and 4 domestic. Initially with capacity to extend further. Ramp arrivals and departures are also catered to for aircraft that dont use aerobridges. Also unlike most of Kingsford Smith the aerobridges are dual layer allowing arrival and departure to be layered.
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Thanks Colin, for the excellent video coverage of the new Western Sydney Airport. :)
Thank you 👍 😊
Great work as always mate. The roof top solar panels look amazing and eco-friendly
Thank you yes it's great to see solar panels installed
I like your videos better than the other drone videos done on this airport well done keep it up won't be long and they won't let you do any more drone flights when it gets closer to full on testing
Thank you yes eventually the air space will be restricted even M12 videos will be affected aswell just have to apply for through casa for approval
G'day from Sydney Australia
Its coming along, we posted out of there end of 2022, used to drive past this site often. I grew up in Campbelltown in the 70-90s and remember for decades seeing signs about No Airport at Badgerys Creek, 40 odd years it took them. My poor sister is under the flight path, for me that would be paradise, I'm a RAAF nerd, have an Air Force base next to us with much louder toys to play with. Thanks for the update..
Thanks mate 👍
That was great to watch (and listen to). It gave a notion of what people will see from inside the terminal, with the Blue Mountains stretching from far south to far north on the near horizon. Business Park station well under way with some more car parks emerging down near the Business Park end, and the cargo facility under construction at the southern end.
The airport lighting seems to be operational (drove past one night when it was being tested and apparently set to high intensity (and it certainly was bright !). No sign yet of the Airport Rescue and Firefighting Station, except for the big concrete pad west of the runway.
Haven't seen any sign yet of the precision approach aids as yet; but they are sensitive bits of kit so will probably wait until other work has been completed in their vicinity.
The ground component for the radio-based Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) consists of glide slope antennae (providing vertical guidance signals aligned to beginning of each runway) offset just to the west of each runway threshold, and localiser antennae (providing horizontal guidance aligned with the runway direction) which will probably look a bit like a set of hurdles in amongst the approach lighting a bit out from each runway threshold.
There will also be a GBAS (Ground Based Augmentation System). This consists of a few antennae spread around the airport which receive GPS signals, detect and measure any inaccuracies (e.g. due to some atmospheric conditions) and transmit a correcting signal to the GPS systems in approaching aircraft (GPS alone is not considered accurate enough for precision approaches to runways). They don't look special, just a small circle on the ground with a single vertical antenna).
Not sure if separate or supplementary radar will be installed, given since the 2000 Olympics a system has been operating not far away next to the M7 / M12 intersection. I've lost touch with radar system characteristics, but it might be only for en-route radar, and need supplementation with terminal and ground movement radars at the airport itself.
You Certainly know your stuff do you have or did you have any involvement in the industry thanks for watching my video 👍
@@colindobson4045 A bit. Retired now. A mix of aviation (production, maintenance, commercial pilot, flight instructor, aviation firefighter) morphing into emergency management (consulting in safety, building codes, technical writing, emergency arrangements, training systems, disaster management and so on.) Also volunteer emergency services, including close to the area where WSI is being built). And an ongoing interest in transport infrastructure.
@tacitdionysus3220 fantastic I love reading comments from subscribers who know that they are talking about I learn and hopefully others do to cheers col 👍
@@tacitdionysus3220you forgot to mention that you are also a big fan of the channel Green Dot Aviation. ❤
@@jonnies I can’t recall ever being on there, but if you know me it might be an oblique reference to my work in human factors, though that was not in aviation.
I never noticed the subtle curved edge on some parts of the building (like the gate bridges)
serious classic 80s or 90s airport design vibes
Awesome!
Thank you 👍
Testing should begin soon can't wait....they should be starting to build the Metro Station enclosures by now. While they install the platforms underneath.
Looks like the business park station has started
They had the first flight test on the 2nd of October testing runway lighting
@@colindobson4045 I'm referring to constant testing like how they doing the testing for the parra light rail
@Ram8as oh okay yes that would definitely start properly first half of next year I would say
I think the new airport will reach capacity with in a short period of time, because of the resurgence of the A380's, more and more A380's are being taken out of moth balls, and there's no other plane than the A380 for long haul flights.
Agreed 👍
Looks smaller than Adelaide
It is smaller, but more sexual.
Looking forward to seeing this operational, but I'm really hoping that they've spent time and money on ground traffic flow to and from the airport. So we don't get another rat's-nest like Sydney Domestic, with inadequate drop-off zones, poor signage, terrible parking and lanes of traffic weaving through each other. Maybe a rare chance to do it well.
Yes I hope so to mascot is terrible airport to get to by car
looks like a bunnings warehouse
bunnings looks more modern than that
I hope when it's finished I could apply for a job there. Before I get too old and it's time to retire.
I would like to see HSR built and operating. It took many years after selecting the site for a Intentional Airport for Sydney now after many more years we are talking about a HSR again. Do we have any person in our Government to commence the introduction of a HSR? I guess we will be talking about a HSR system for years. A developed country that does not have a HSR. Will we ever be a developed country with the best HSR in the world?
There's talk about HSR from Parramatta however just like previous business cases the costs are massive and in this current economic climate it's never going to happen
There is zero business case for HSR in Australia. Flying is the most cost-effective, fastest and convenient form of travel between our major cities.
@@hershalkrostofsky825 agreed 👍
Only 7 gates? When are expansion plans proposed? Is it a little short sighted? Look at Adelaide. It has 14 gates and has never been big enough during peak periods of the day. Now the authority are planning expansion next year. Again it probably won’t be enough but the disruption to operations during the construction phase is going to be ridiculous. Environmental issues are the major concern with towing on and off bays increasing exponentially. Then there is the increased risk of accidents in any operation out of the normal.
Just google it
Adelaide has one airport. This is a second. The 7 aerobridges are 14 gates. And ramp support for non aerobridge aircraft. The gate terminals are extendable in both directions if needed without major works needed as planned. Well before the additional terminal and runway alterations allow a seperate terminal for intl and domestic. The 7 aerobridges are 3 intl and 4 domestic and support the planned movement capacity
Can you not count?
It will be interesting to see how the solar panels survive one of Sydney's imfamous hail storms
I would expect the same as any other solar panel on roofs around Australia
Hate to be a wet blanket but i think it will be a white elephant among Sydney siders
We may have no choice. Airlines which will use it, may be due to cheaper landing fees, passenger charges etc won't care about how we see it. If your booked flight leaves from there, you will have no choice.
I Disagree mate I think it will be a success
@@colindobson4045 hope your right
Why don’t they build 10 gates rather than 7 ?
Ring Western Sydney Airport and ask them
You mean 14 gates. Each bridge services two aircraft. 3 aero btidges are international and 4 domestic. Initially with capacity to extend further. Ramp arrivals and departures are also catered to for aircraft that dont use aerobridges. Also unlike most of Kingsford Smith the aerobridges are dual layer allowing arrival and departure to be layered.
Ugly design.
just looks like a warehouse, no design at all
@@erihsehc2 what's it supposed to look like. Why didn't you design it?