David Eyre 
VH-VKQ Airbus A320-232 of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, and VH-PXE Leonardo AW139 operated by CHC Helicopters (Lloyd Helicopters) at Karratha Airport, Western Australia - 31 May 2024. VH-VKQ: Flight VA1723 from Perth landing on runway 08 at 8:33am. On 12 March 2025, Virgin announced the withdrawal of A320s from the Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) fleet by June 2026. The same day, VH-VKQ flew Perth - Cairns - Majuro - Kona - Coolidge Municipal Airport (Arizona). where it is stored. VH-PXE: Lifting the nosewheel off the ground before taking off from taxiway F (which used to be the runway) at 8:33am, departing to Learmonth, (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
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Taken from seat 27A aboard VH-VQR Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation) on flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Heading east, about to land on runway 08 at 2:25pm.
Left to right, the hangars are Aspen Medical, CHC Helicopters, Babcock, and two hangars for PHI International.
Taken from seat 27A aboard VH-VQR Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation) on flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Landing on runway 08 at 2:25pm.
Woodside Energy hangars and heliport. The hangar far left is one of the original two from the 1980s. The other was located to the right, but was demolished to make way for the large hangar and heliport.
In front are a pair of Leonardo AW139 helicopters of CHC Helicopters, including VH-PXE.
Taken from seat 27A aboard VH-VQR Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation) on flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Landing on runway 08 at 2:25pm.
Terminal building.
Taken from seat 27A aboard VH-VQR Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation) on flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taxying in after landing on runway 08 at 2:26pm.
Control tower and general aviation hangars visible.
Taken from seat 27A aboard VH-VQR Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation) on flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taxying in after landing on runway 08 at 2:27pm.
Taken from seat 27A aboard VH-VQR Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation) on flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taxying in after landing on runway 08 at 2:28pm.
Left to right, the hangars are Aspen Medical, CHC Helicopters, Babcock, two hangars for PHI International, Auriga Aviation and two hangars for Woodside Energy, being used by CHC Helicopters.
VH-PXE and VH-WEK Leonardo AW139 of CHC Helicopters.
Taken from seat 27A aboard VH-VQR Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation) on flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taxying in after landing on runway 08 at 2:28pm.
Taken as I disembarked at 2:32pm, after flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taken as I disembarked at 2:32pm, after flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taken as I disembarked at 2:32pm, after flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taken as I disembarked at 2:32pm, after flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taken as I disembarked at 2:32pm, after flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taken as I disembarked at 2:32pm, after flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taken as I disembarked at 2:33pm, after flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taken as I disembarked at 2:33pm, after flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taken as I disembarked at 2:33pm, after flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taken as I disembarked from VH-VQR Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation) at 2:32pm, after flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
Taken as I disembarked from VH-VQR Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation) at 2:32pm, after flight QF1830 Perth to Karratha.
The control tower was constructed at a cost of $900,000 and opened in July 1987.
The Flight Service Centre and Briefing Office was constructed about 1983 and was closed during the 1990s as part of a programme of consolidation of Flight Service units into the major Centres.
The control tower was constructed at a cost of $900,000 and opened in July 1987.
The Flight Service Centre and Briefing Office was constructed about 1983 and was closed during the 1990s as part of a programme of consolidation of Flight Service units into the major Centres.
The control tower was constructed at a cost of $900,000 and opened in July 1987.
The Flight Service Centre and Briefing Office was constructed about 1983 and was closed during the 1990s as part of a programme of consolidation of Flight Service units into the major Centres.
The control tower was constructed at a cost of $900,000 and opened in July 1987.
The Flight Service Centre and Briefing Office was constructed about 1983 and was closed during the 1990s as part of a programme of consolidation of Flight Service units into the major Centres.
The control tower was constructed at a cost of $900,000 and opened in July 1987.
The Flight Service Centre and Briefing Office was constructed about 1983 and was closed during the 1990s as part of a programme of consolidation of Flight Service units into the major Centres.
The control tower was constructed at a cost of $900,000 and opened in July 1987.
The Flight Service Centre and Briefing Office was constructed about 1983 and was closed during the 1990s as part of a programme of consolidation of Flight Service units into the major Centres.
Located next to the control tower.
Flight QF1828 from Perth, disembarking passengers on bay 1 at 9:24am.
Flight QF1828 from Perth, disembarking passengers on bay 1 at 9:24am.
Flight QF1828 from Perth, disembarking passengers on bay 1 at 9:25am.
Flight QF1829 to Perth, with Mel aboard, about to start engines on bay 1 at 9:51am.
Flight QF1829 to Perth, with Mel aboard, with engines running, about to taxy out at 9:54am.
Flight QF1829 to Perth, with Mel aboard, taxying out to runway 08 at 9:55am.
Flight QF1829 to Perth, with Mel aboard, taxying out to runway 08 at 9:55am.
Flight QF1829 to Perth, with Mel aboard, taxying out to runway 08 at 9:55am.
Flight QF1829 to Perth, with Mel aboard, taxying out to runway 08 at 9:56am.
Flight QF1829 to Perth, with Mel aboard, taking off from runway 08 at 10am.
Based at Jandakot.
MSN 8603 built in 2022.
Based at Jandakot.
MSN 8603 built in 2022.
VH-VNR is taxying out to runway 08 as flight VA1724 to Perth at 9:36am.
Taxying out to runway 08 as flight VA1724 to Perth at 9:36am.
VH-VUZ is taxying out at 9:37am to runway 08 as the weekly flight VA9441 to Brisbane. It arrived there at 2pm (AWST = 4pm AEST).
Taxying out at 9:37am to runway 08 as the weekly flight VA9441 to Brisbane. It arrived there at 2pm (AWST = 4pm AEST).
Climbing from runway 08 at 9:39am.
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
This is a new helicopter.
MSN 2254 built in 2024 and registered on 25 March 2024
Climbing from runway 08 at 9:39am.
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
This is a new helicopter.
MSN 2254 built in 2024 and registered on 25 March 2024
Climbing from runway 08 at 9:39am.
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
This is a new helicopter.
MSN 2254 built in 2024 and registered on 25 March 2024
Taking a marine pilot to a ship off Port Walcott at 9:57am.
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
MSN 7423 built in 2012.
Taking a marine pilot to a ship off Port Walcott at 9:57am.
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
MSN 7423 built in 2012.
Taking off from runway 08 at 10:07am to Woodside Energy’s Goodwyn A Platform (YGWN), located 135km (30-35 minutes flying time) NNW offshore. The platform produces dry natural gas and condensate.
MSN 41311 built in 2012, registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Taking off from runway 08 at 10:07am to Woodside Energy’s Goodwyn A Platform (YGWN), located 135km (30-35 minutes flying time) NNW offshore. The platform produces dry natural gas and condensate.
MSN 41311 built in 2012, registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Landing on runway 08 at 10:11am arriving from a location north of the Monte Bello Islands, possibly Wheatstone Platform.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH.
Landing on runway 08 at 10:11am arriving from a location north of the Monte Bello Islands, possibly Wheatstone Platform.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH.
Landing on runway 08 at 10:11am arriving from a location north of the Monte Bello Islands, possibly Wheatstone Platform.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Landing on runway 08 at 10:26am arriving from Woodside Energy’s Goodwyn A Platform (YGWN), located 135km (30-35 minutes flying time) NNW offshore. The platform produces dry natural gas and condensate.
MSN 89009 built in 2018, registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Landing on runway 08 at 10:26am arriving from Woodside Energy’s Goodwyn A Platform (YGWN), located 135km (30-35 minutes flying time) NNW offshore. The platform produces dry natural gas and condensate.
MSN 89009 built in 2018, registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Landing on runway 08 at 10:26am arriving from Woodside Energy’s Goodwyn A Platform (YGWN), located 135km (30-35 minutes flying time) NNW offshore. The platform produces dry natural gas and condensate.
MSN 89009 built in 2018, registered in 2018.
Based at Jandakot.
MSN 8603 built in 2022.
Built in 1980, ex N4845Y, N80FM.
This aircraft has been modified on the right side with a special photographic survey pod called a ‘Hyperpod’ developed by Nearmap Pty Ltd. It flies at a high altitude, enabling entire cities to be captured in a day or two. Once the imagery is captured, it is processed through super computers which run software known as ‘HyperVision’ which automatically processes and stitches together the many individual photographs captured into one virtually seamless PhotoMap. Along with traditional top-down photography, the HyperPod is also able to capture oblique aerial photographs from 4 different angles and digital elevation model data at the same time.
Taxying along runway 26 at 8:54am before turning around to take off from runway 08.
Built in 1980, ex N4845Y, N80FM.
This aircraft has been modified on the right side with a special photographic survey pod called a ‘Hyperpod’ developed by Nearmap Pty Ltd. It flies at a high altitude, enabling entire cities to be captured in a day or two. Once the imagery is captured, it is processed through super computers which run software known as ‘HyperVision’ which automatically processes and stitches together the many individual photographs captured into one virtually seamless PhotoMap. Along with traditional top-down photography, the HyperPod is also able to capture oblique aerial photographs from 4 different angles and digital elevation model data at the same time.
Climbing after take off from runway 08 at 8:13am, departing to Learmonth (it arrived there at 9:22am.
MSN 31319 built in 2010, registered in 2011 ex G-CGRG. Was going to Brazil as PS-LRR but not taken up.
Previously operated by CHC Helicopters.
Climbing after take off from runway 08 at 8:13am, departing to Learmonth (it arrived there at 9:22am.
MSN 31319 built in 2010, registered in 2011 ex G-CGRG. Was going to Brazil as PS-LRR but not taken up.
Previously operated by CHC Helicopters.
Climbing after take off from runway 08 at 8:13am, departing to Learmonth (it arrived there at 9:22am.
MSN 31319 built in 2010, registered in 2011 ex G-CGRG. Was going to Brazil as PS-LRR but not taken up.
Previously operated by CHC Helicopters.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 08 at 8:19am, departing to Exmouth.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 08 at 8:19am, departing to Exmouth.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 08 at 8:19am, departing to Exmouth.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 08 at 8:19am, departing to Exmouth.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH.
Flight QF1825 to Perth, waiting to start engines on bay 1 at 8:14am.
Flight QF1825 to Perth, engines running, about to taxy out from bay 1 at 8:20am.
Flight QF1825 to Perth, taxying out from bay 1 at 8:24am.
Flight QF1825 to Perth, taxying out from bay 1 at 8:24am.
Flight QF1825 to Perth, taxying out from bay 1 at 8:24am.
Flight QF1825 to Perth, taxying out from bay 1 at 8:24am.
Flight QF1825 to Perth, taxying out from bay 1 at 8:24am.
Flight QF1825 to Perth, taxying out from bay 1 at 8:25am.
Flight QF1825 to Perth, taking off from runway 08 at 8:29am.
Flight VA1723 from Perth taxying in at 8:30am.
Flight VA1723 from Perth taxying in at 8:30am.
Flight VA1723 from Perth taxying in at 8:30am.
Flight VA1723 from Perth taxying in at 8:30am.
Flight VA1723 from Perth taxying in at 8:30am.
Flight VA1723 from Perth taxying in at 8:30am.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 08 at 8:32am to Woodside Energy’s Okha FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel)(YOKA), located 115km (40 minutes flying time) NNW of Dampier at 19° 35’ 13”S, 116° 26’ 29”E.
The Okha FPSO extracts, processes, stores and offloads oil and export gas from the Cossack, Wanaea, Lambert and Hermes fields.
Oil is dispatched from the FPSO to trading tankers whilst export gas is transported via a 32 km gas export line to North Rankin Complex (NRC). Gas is subsequently transported from the NRC to the Karratha Gas Plant via two 130 km trunklines.
MSN 89009 built in 2018, registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 08 at 8:32am to Woodside Energy’s Okha FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel)(YOKA), located 115km (40 minutes flying time) NNW of Dampier at 19° 35’ 13”S, 116° 26’ 29”E.
The Okha FPSO extracts, processes, stores and offloads oil and export gas from the Cossack, Wanaea, Lambert and Hermes fields.
Oil is dispatched from the FPSO to trading tankers whilst export gas is transported via a 32 km gas export line to North Rankin Complex (NRC). Gas is subsequently transported from the NRC to the Karratha Gas Plant via two 130 km trunklines.
MSN 89009 built in 2018, registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 08 at 8:32am to Woodside Energy’s Okha FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel)(YOKA), located 115km (40 minutes flying time) NNW of Dampier at 19° 35’ 13”S, 116° 26’ 29”E.
The Okha FPSO extracts, processes, stores and offloads oil and export gas from the Cossack, Wanaea, Lambert and Hermes fields.
Oil is dispatched from the FPSO to trading tankers whilst export gas is transported via a 32 km gas export line to North Rankin Complex (NRC). Gas is subsequently transported from the NRC to the Karratha Gas Plant via two 130 km trunklines.
MSN 89009 built in 2018, registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Landing on runway 08 at 9:58am, returning from Woodside Energy’s Okha FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel)(YOKA), located 115km (40 minutes flying time) NNW of Dampier at 19° 35’ 13”S, 116° 26’ 29”E.
The Okha FPSO extracts, processes, stores and offloads oil and export gas from the Cossack, Wanaea, Lambert and Hermes fields.
Oil is dispatched from the FPSO to trading tankers whilst export gas is transported via a 32 km gas export line to North Rankin Complex (NRC). Gas is subsequently transported from the NRC to the Karratha Gas Plant via two 130 km trunklines.
MSN 89009 built in 2018, registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Landing on runway 08 at 9:58am, returning from Woodside Energy’s Okha FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel)(YOKA), located 115km (40 minutes flying time) NNW of Dampier at 19° 35’ 13”S, 116° 26’ 29”E.
The Okha FPSO extracts, processes, stores and offloads oil and export gas from the Cossack, Wanaea, Lambert and Hermes fields.
Oil is dispatched from the FPSO to trading tankers whilst export gas is transported via a 32 km gas export line to North Rankin Complex (NRC). Gas is subsequently transported from the NRC to the Karratha Gas Plant via two 130 km trunklines.
MSN 89009 built in 2018, registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Landing on runway 08 at 9:58am, returning from Woodside Energy’s Okha FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel)(YOKA), located 115km (40 minutes flying time) NNW of Dampier at 19° 35’ 13”S, 116° 26’ 29”E.
The Okha FPSO extracts, processes, stores and offloads oil and export gas from the Cossack, Wanaea, Lambert and Hermes fields.
Oil is dispatched from the FPSO to trading tankers whilst export gas is transported via a 32 km gas export line to North Rankin Complex (NRC). Gas is subsequently transported from the NRC to the Karratha Gas Plant via two 130 km trunklines.
MSN 89009 built in 2018, registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Waiting at the Woodside Energy Offshore Transit Facility/Heliport at 10:01am, waitying to disembark passengers after just returning from Woodside Energy’s Okha FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel)(YOKA), located 115km (40 minutes flying time) NNW of Dampier at 19° 35’ 13”S, 116° 26’ 29”E.
The Okha FPSO extracts, processes, stores and offloads oil and export gas from the Cossack, Wanaea, Lambert and Hermes fields.
Oil is dispatched from the FPSO to trading tankers whilst export gas is transported via a 32 km gas export line to North Rankin Complex (NRC). Gas is subsequently transported from the NRC to the Karratha Gas Plant via two 130 km trunklines.
MSN 89009 built in 2018, registered in 2018.
Hover taxying in at 8:41am, arriving from Lowendal Island (YLOW).
MSN 31478 built in2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
Hover taxying in at 8:41am, arriving from Lowendal Island (YLOW).
MSN 31478 built in2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
Taxying in at 8:42am, arriving from Lowendal Island (YLOW).
MSN 31478 built in2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
VH-NLT is taxying in at 8:42am, arriving from Lowendal Island (YLOW).
VH-8Z3 is about to depart, taking a marine pilot to a ship off Mermaid Sound at Dampier, then flew to Cape Lambert Helipad (YCPL).
Lining up on taxiway F for takeoff at 9:22am, departing to Lowendal Island (YLOW).
MSN 31478 built in2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
Taking off from taxiway F at 9:23am, departing to Lowendal Island (YLOW).
MSN 31478 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
Taking off from taxiway F at 9:23am, departing to Lowendal Island (YLOW).
MSN 31478 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
Taking off from taxiway F at 9:23am, departing to Lowendal Island (YLOW).
MSN 31478 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
Taking off from taxiway F at 9:23am, departing to Lowendal Island (YLOW).
MSN 31478 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
About to depart at 8:42am, taking a marine pilot to a ship off Mermaid Sound at Dampier, then flew to Cape Lambert Helipad (YCPL).
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
This is a new helicopter.
MSN 2253 built in 2024 and registered on 19 March 2024, ex D-HECC.
Departing at 8:47am, taking a marine pilot to a ship off Mermaid Sound at Dampier, then flew to Cape Lambert Helipad (YCPL)..
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
This is a new helicopter.
MSN 2253 built in 2024 and registered on 19 March 2024, ex D-HECC.
Departing at 8:47am, taking a marine pilot to a ship off Mermaid Sound at Dampier, then flew to Cape Lambert Helipad (YCPL)..
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
This is a new helicopter.
MSN 2253 built in 2024 and registered on 19 March 2024, ex D-HECC.
Departing at 8:48am, taking a marine pilot to a ship off Mermaid Sound at Dampier, then flew to Cape Lambert Helipad (YCPL).
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
This is a new helicopter.
MSN 2253 built in 2024 and registered on 19 March 2024, ex D-HECC.
Departing at 8:49am, taking a marine pilot to a ship off Mermaid Sound at Dampier, then flew to Cape Lambert Helipad (YCPL).
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
This is a new helicopter.
MSN 2253 built in 2024 and registered on 19 March 2024, ex D-HECC.
Carries ’75 YEARS 1947 – 2022′ anniversary markings.
Being towed into the Woodside Energy hangar after a flight to the Okha FPSO vessel.
MSN 41311 built in 2012, registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Carries ’75 YEARS 1947 – 2022′ anniversary markings.
Being towed into the Woodside Energy hangar after a flight to the Okha FPSO vessel.
MSN 41311 built in 2012, registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Carries ’75 YEARS 1947 – 2022′ anniversary markings.
Being towed into the Woodside Energy hangar after a flight to the Okha FPSO vessel.
MSN 41311 built in 2012, registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Taxying out to runway 08 at 9:13am for a flight to Onslow.
Previously operated by Perth-based Revesco Aviation. On approach to runway 21.
MSN 560-0332 built in 1996, ex VH-MMC, VH-SJP, N332AR, N332LC, (N5108G).
Taxying out to runway 08 at 9:14am for a flight to Onslow.
Previously operated by Perth-based Revesco Aviation. On approach to runway 21.
MSN 560-0332 built in 1996, ex VH-MMC, VH-SJP, N332AR, N332LC, (N5108G).
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
This is a new helicopter.
MSN 2254 built in 2024 and registered on 25 March 2024
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
This is a new helicopter.
MSN 2254 built in 2024 and registered on 25 March 2024
Landing on runway 08 at 9:29am, arriving from Port Hedland.
MSN BB-932, built in 1981, registered in 2017, ex F-OIAA, HB-GJX, SE-KKM, Fv101004 (Swedish Air Force), SE-KKM, OY-CCE, D-IBCI.
Landing on runway 08 at 9:29am, arriving from Port Hedland.
MSN BB-932, built in 1981, registered in 2017, ex F-OIAA, HB-GJX, SE-KKM, Fv101004 (Swedish Air Force), SE-KKM, OY-CCE, D-IBCI.
Parked in the general aviation area after arriving from Port Hedland.
MSN BB-932, built in 1981, registered in 2017, ex F-OIAA, HB-GJX, SE-KKM, Fv101004 (Swedish Air Force), SE-KKM, OY-CCE, D-IBCI.
Parked in the general aviation area after arriving from Port Hedland.
MSN BB-932, built in 1981, registered in 2017, ex F-OIAA, HB-GJX, SE-KKM, Fv101004 (Swedish Air Force), SE-KKM, OY-CCE, D-IBCI.
Taking a marine pilot to a ship northwest of Rosemary Island at 9:29am.
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
MSN 7423 built in 2012.
Taking a marine pilot to a ship northwest of Rosemary Island at 9:29am.
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
MSN 7423 built in 2012.
This aircraft is modified with dual camera ports for aerial survey and has a LADS HD airborne laser LiDAR system for hyrdrographic mapping and coastal surveys, hence the warning stickers about laser radiation.
It arrived at Karratha on 22 May 2024 from Goulburn via Mildura, Ceduna and Kalgoorlie.
It operated from Karratha on survey flights near Barrow Island, Onslow and Dampier as ‘SURVEY 23’ from 25 May to 16 July
This aircraft is modified with dual camera ports for aerial survey and has a LADS HD airborne laser LiDAR system for hyrdrographic mapping and coastal surveys, hence the warning stickers about laser radiation.
It arrived at Karratha on 22 May 2024 from Goulburn via Mildura, Ceduna and Kalgoorlie.
It operated from Karratha on survey flights near Barrow Island, Onslow and Dampier as ‘SURVEY 23’ from 25 May to 16 July
Flight QF1827 to Perth, taxying out to runway 08 at 9:44am.
This aircraft was previously N504NK with Spirit Airlines and was delivered to Network Aviation on 18-22 April 2024, a month before this photo.
Flight QF1827 to Perth, taxying out to runway 08 at 9:44am.
This aircraft was previously N504NK with Spirit Airlines and was delivered to Network Aviation on 18-22 April 2024, a month before this photo.
Flight QF1827 to Perth, taxying out to runway 08 at 9:44am.
This aircraft was previously N504NK with Spirit Airlines and was delivered to Network Aviation on 18-22 April 2024, a month before this photo.
Flight QF1827 to Perth, taking off from runway 08 at 9:47am.
This aircraft was previously N504NK with Spirit Airlines and was delivered to Network Aviation on 18-22 April 2024, a month before this photo.
Used for aerial survey.
MSN 448/C, built and registered in 2008.
Preparing to depart to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island at 12:34pm.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Engines running and passengers boarding at 12:38pm prior to departing to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
About to taxy out at 12:41pm for departure to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
About to taxy out at 12:43pm for departure to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Taxying out at 12:43pm for departure to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Taxying out to runway 26 at 12:44pm, departing to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Taxying out to runway 26 at 12:44pm, departing to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Taxying out to runway 26 at 12:44pm, departing to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Taxying out to runway 26 at 12:44pm, departing to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Taxying out to runway 26 at 12:44pm, departing to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 26 at 12:49pm, departing to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 26 at 12:49pm, departing to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 26 at 12:49pm, departing to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 26 at 12:49pm, departing to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Taxying in after landing on runway 26 at 12:49pm arriving from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH.
Taxying in after landing on runway 26 at 12:50pm, arriving from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH
Taxying in after landing on runway 26 at 12:50pm, arriving from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH
Taxying in after landing on runway 26 at 12:50pm, arriving from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH
Taxying in after landing on runway 26 at 12:50pm, arriving from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH
Taxying in after landing on runway 26 at 12:50pm, arriving from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH
Taxying in after landing on runway 26 at 12:50pm, arriving from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH
Taxying in after landing on runway 26 at 12:50pm, arriving from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH
Taxying in after landing on runway 26 at 12:50pm, arriving from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH
Taxying in after landing on runway 26 at 12:51pm, arriving from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH.
Parked at 1:15pm, having just arrived from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH.
Being towed into the hangar after arriving from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH.
VH-ISV:Being towed into the hangar after arriving from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH.
VH-8Z4: Preparting to depart, taking a marine pilot to a ship northeast of Cape Lambert.
Being towed into the hangar after arriving from Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920028 built in 2006, registered in 2017 ex N692R, N692PH.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018.
These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZW: Last flown 1 May 2024, doing marine pilot transfers at Mermaid Sound (Dampier) and off Cape Lambert.
MSN 22302, built and registered in 2013.
VH-NZU: Still in HNZ livery.
Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier).
MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
VH-NZQ:
Last flown 14 March 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer flight from Cape Lambert Heliport (YCPL) to a ship off Cape Lambert and then to Karratha.
MSN 22301, built and registered in 2013.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018.
These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZW: Last flown 1 May 2024, doing marine pilot transfers at Mermaid Sound (Dampier) and off Cape Lambert. MSN 22302, built and registered in 2013.
VH-NZU: Still in HNZ red/white livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018.
These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZW: Last flown 1 May 2024, doing marine pilot transfers at Mermaid Sound (Dampier) and off Cape Lambert. MSN 22302, built and registered in 2013.
VH-NZU: Still in HNZ red/white livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018.
These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZW: Last flown 1 May 2024, doing marine pilot transfers at Mermaid Sound (Dampier) and off Cape Lambert. MSN 22302, built and registered in 2013.
VH-NZU: Still in HNZ red/white livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018.
These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZW was last flown 1 May 2024, doing marine pilot transfers at Mermaid Sound (Dampier) and off Cape Lambert.
MSN 22302, built and registered in 2013.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018.
These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZU: Still in HNZ red/white livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
Behind is VH-NZW: Last flown 1 May 2024, doing marine pilot transfers at Mermaid Sound (Dampier) and off Cape Lambert. MSN 22302, built and registered in 2013.
To the right is VH-NZQ: Last flown 14 March 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer flight from Cape Lambert Heliport (YCPL) to a ship off Cape Lambert and then to Karratha. MSN 22301, built and registered in 2013.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018.
These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZU: Still in HNZ red/white livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
Behind is VH-NZW: Last flown 1 May 2024, doing marine pilot transfers at Mermaid Sound (Dampier) and off Cape Lambert. MSN 22302, built and registered in 2013.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018.
These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZU: Still in HNZ red/white livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
Behind is VH-NZW: Last flown 1 May 2024, doing marine pilot transfers at Mermaid Sound (Dampier) and off Cape Lambert. MSN 22302, built and registered in 2013.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018. These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZQ: Last flown 14 March 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer flight from Cape Lambert Heliport (YCPL) to a ship off Cape Lambert and then to Karratha. MSN 22301, built and registered in 2013.
Behind is VH-NZU, still in red/white HNZ livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018. These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZQ: Last flown 14 March 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer flight from Cape Lambert Heliport (YCPL) to a ship off Cape Lambert and then to Karratha. MSN 22301, built and registered in 2013.
Behind is VH-NZU, still in red/white HNZ livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018. These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZQ: Last flown 14 March 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer flight from Cape Lambert Heliport (YCPL) to a ship off Cape Lambert and then to Karratha. MSN 22301, built and registered in 2013.
Behind is VH-NZU, still in red/white HNZ livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018. These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZQ: Last flown 14 March 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer flight from Cape Lambert Heliport (YCPL) to a ship off Cape Lambert and then to Karratha. MSN 22301, built and registered in 2013.
Behind is VH-NZU, still in red/white HNZ livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018. These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZQ: Last flown 14 March 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer flight from Cape Lambert Heliport (YCPL) to a ship off Cape Lambert and then to Karratha. MSN 22301, built and registered in 2013.
Behind is VH-NZU, still in red/white HNZ livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018.
These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZW: Last flown 1 May 2024, doing marine pilot transfers at Mermaid Sound (Dampier) and off Cape Lambert.
MSN 22302, built and registered in 2013.
VH-NZU: Still in HNZ livery.
Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier).
MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
VH-NZQ:
Last flown 14 March 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer flight from Cape Lambert Heliport (YCPL) to a ship off Cape Lambert and then to Karratha.
MSN 22301, built and registered in 2013.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018.
These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZQ was last flown 14 March 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer flight from Cape Lambert Heliport (YCPL) to a ship off Cape Lambert and then to Karratha.
MSN 22301, built and registered in 2013.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018. These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZW: Last flown 1 May 2024, doing marine pilot transfers at Mermaid Sound (Dampier) and off Cape Lambert. MSN 22302, built and registered in 2013.
VH-NZU: Still in HNZ livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
VH-NZQ: Last flown 14 March 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer flight from Cape Lambert Heliport (YCPL) to a ship off Cape Lambert and then to Karratha. MSN 22301, built and registered in 2013.
VH-VQW: Flight QF1830 from Perth, landing on runway 26 at 1:03pm.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018.
These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZW: Last flown 1 May 2024, doing marine pilot transfers at Mermaid Sound (Dampier) and off Cape Lambert.
MSN 22302, built and registered in 2013.
VH-NZU: Still in HNZ livery.
Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier).
MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
VH-NZQ:
Last flown 14 March 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer flight from Cape Lambert Heliport (YCPL) to a ship off Cape Lambert and then to Karratha.
MSN 22301, built and registered in 2013.
Starting engines at 1:19pm, prior to taking a marine pilot to a ship northeast of Cape Lambert.
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
PHI previously operated Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract, using three AgustaWestland AW109SP GrandNew helicopters. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-8Z4 was shipped to Redcliffe in Queensland and flown to Karratha at the end of April 2024. It is a new helicopter.
MSN 2254 built in 2024 and registered on 25 March 2024.
Engines running at 1:21pm, prior to taking a marine pilot to a ship northeast of Cape Lambert.
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
PHI previously operated Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract, using three AgustaWestland AW109SP GrandNew helicopters. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-8Z4 was shipped to Redcliffe in Queensland and flown to Karratha at the end of April 2024. It is a new helicopter.
MSN 2254 built in 2024 and registered on 25 March 2024.
Departing at 1:27pm, taking a marine pilot to a ship northeast of Cape Lambert.
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
PHI previously operated Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract, using three AgustaWestland AW109SP GrandNew helicopters. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-8Z4 was shipped to Redcliffe in Queensland and flown to Karratha at the end of April 2024. It is a new helicopter.
MSN 2254 built in 2024 and registered on 25 March 2024.
Landing on runway 08 at 1:26pm, arriving from Learmonth.
MSN 41355 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINJ, N605SM.
Landing on runway 08 at 1:26pm, arriving from Learmonth.
MSN 41355 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINJ, N605SM.
Landing on runway 08 at 1:26pm, arriving from Learmonth.
MSN 41355 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINJ, N605SM.
Landing on runway 08 at 1:26pm, arriving from Learmonth.
MSN 41355 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINJ, N605SM.
Landing on runway 08 at 1:26pm, arriving from Learmonth.
MSN 41355 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINJ, N605SM.
Taxying in after landing on runway 08 at 1:28pm, arriving from Learmonth.
MSN 41355 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINJ, N605SM.
Parked after arriving from Learmonth.
MSN 41355 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINJ, N605SM.
Parked after arriving from Learmonth.
MSN 41355 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINJ, N605SM.
VH-VQW: Flight QF1830 from Perth, landing on runway 26 at 1:03pm.
VH-NZW: Last flown 1 May 2024, doing marine pilot transfers at Mermaid Sound (Dampier) and off Cape Lambert. MSN 22302, built and registered in 2013.
VH-NZU: Still in HNZ red/white livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018. These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
Flight QF1830 from Perth, taxying in at 1:04pm after landing on runway 26.
PHI acquired HNZ Group in January 2018. These AW109SPs were previously used on Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
VH-NZW: Last flown 1 May 2024, doing marine pilot transfers at Mermaid Sound (Dampier) and off Cape Lambert. MSN 22302, built and registered in 2013.
VH-NZU: Still in HNZ red/white livery. Last flown 30 April 2024, doing a marine pilot transfer at Mermaid Sound (Dampier). MSN 22281 built and registered in 2012.
VH-WEX: Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers. Landing on runway 08 at 1:46pm, arriving from Woodside Energy’s North Rankin Complex Platform (YXNR), located 135km (40 minutes flying time) NNW of Dampier. The platform produces dry natural gas and condensate. MSN 89009 built in 2018, registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Landing on runway 08 at 1:46pm, arriving from Woodside Energy’s North Rankin Complex Platform (YXNR), located 135km (40 minutes flying time) NNW of Dampier. The platform produces dry natural gas and condensate.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Landing on runway 08 at 1:46pm, arriving from Woodside Energy’s North Rankin Complex Platform (YXNR), located 135km (40 minutes flying time) NNW of Dampier. The platform produces dry natural gas and condensate.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
View northwest, taken from top of hills at Karratha at 12:08pm.
Visible on the apron in front of the terminal is VH-8XB De Havilland Canada DHC-8-402 Dash 8 of Nexus Airlines, which arrived at 11:57am as flight CT202 from Geraldton.
To the right (east) are:
VH-VEH Cessna 441 Conquest of Corporate Air (Vee H Aviation), operating aerial survey flights in the area.
VH-PFT Beechcraft King Air B200 owned by Airflite.
Used for aeromedical flights.
MSN 560-0320, built in 1995, registered in 1999, ex VH-MXJ, VH-SMF, N320VP, VP-CCV, VR-CCV, (N28ET), N46WB, N5262B.
Used for aeromedical flights.
MSN 560-0320, built in 1995, registered in 1999, ex VH-MXJ, VH-SMF, N320VP, VP-CCV, VR-CCV, (N28ET), N46WB, N5262B.
MSN 41355 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINJ, N605SM.
MSN 41355 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINJ, N605SM.
MSN 41355 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINJ, N605SM.
MSN 41355 built in 2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINJ, N605SM.
Taking off from taxiway F at 8:18am, departing to Lowendal Island (YLOW).
Taxiway F used to be the runway.
MSN 31478 built in2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
Taking off from taxiway F at 8:18am, departing to Lowendal Island (YLOW).
Taxiway F used to be the runway.
MSN 31478 built in2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
Taking off from taxiway F at 8:18am, departing to Lowendal Island (YLOW).
Taxiway F used to be the runway.
MSN 31478 built in2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
Taking off from taxiway F at 8:18am, departing to Lowendal Island (YLOW).
Taxiway F used to be the runway.
MSN 31478 built in2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
Taking off from taxiway F at 9:59am, departing to Lowendal Island (YLOW).
Taxiway F used to be the runway.
MSN 31478 built in2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
Taking off from taxiway F at 9:59am, departing to Lowendal Island (YLOW).
Taxiway F used to be the runway.
MSN 31478 built in2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
Climbing after take off from taxiway F at 9:59am, departing to Lowendal Island (YLOW).
Taxiway F used to be the runway.
MSN 31478 built in2013, registered in 2019 ex G-VINC, I-RAII.
Parked at the ’roundabout’ for passenger boarding at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 8:23am.
It later departed to Woodside’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Parked at the ’roundabout’ for passenger boarding at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 8:23am.
It later departed to Woodside’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Taxying out from the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 8:28am.
Took off from taxiway F (previously the runway) to Woodside’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
About to taxy out from the ’roundabout’ after passenger boarding at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 8:27am. It departed to Woodside’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Taxying out from the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 8:28am.
Took off from taxiway F (previously the runway) to Woodside’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Taxying out from the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 8:28am.
Took off from taxiway F (previously the runway) to Woodside’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Taxying out from the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 8:28am.
Took off from taxiway F (previously the runway) to Woodside’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
In the background:
VH-8Z3 Airbus EC135P3H H135 of Auriga Aviation (operated by Heli-Aust Whitsundays Pty Ltd), departing to Cape Lambert Helipad (YCPL).
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels.
Taking off from taxiway F (previously the runway) at 8:37am, departing to Woodside’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Taking off from taxiway F (previously the runway) at 8:37am, departing to Woodside’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Landing on taxiway F (previously the runway) at 10:03am, arriving from Woodside Energy’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Landing on taxiway F (previously the runway) at 10:04am, arriving from Woodside Energy’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Taxying in at 10:05am, arriving from Woodside Energy’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Taxying in at 10:05am, arriving from Woodside Energy’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Parked on the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy Heliport after offloading passengers at 10:07am, arriving from North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Parked on the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy Heliport after offloading passengers at 10:07am, arriving from North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Taxying to the ’roundabout’ at 10:18am for passenger boarding at Woodside Energy’s Heliport, before departing to Jadestone Energy’s Stag Central Processing Facility Platform (YSTG), 60km northwest of Dampier.
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
In the background is VH-WEX Leonardo AW189 departing to Woodside Energy’s Goodwyn Platform.
Parked on the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy Heliport after offloading passengers at 10:07am, arriving from North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Taxying to the ’roundabout’ at 10:19am for passenger boarding at Woodside Energy’s Heliport, before departing to Jadestone Energy’s Stag Central Processing Facility Platform (YSTG), 60km northwest of Dampier.
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Taxying to the ’roundabout’ at 10:19am for passenger boarding at Woodside Energy’s Heliport, before departing to Jadestone Energy’s Stag Central Processing Facility Platform (YSTG), 60km northwest of Dampier.
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
In the background is VH-WEX Leonardo AW189 departing to Woodside Energy’s Goodwyn Platform.
Parked at the ’roundabout’ at 10:22 after passenger boarding at Woodside Energy’s Heliport, before departing to Jadestone Energy’s Stag Central Processing Facility Platform (YSTG), 60km northwest of Dampier.
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Climbing after take off from taxiway F (previously the runway) at 10:26am, departing to Jadestone Energy’s Stag Central Processing Facility Platform (YSTG), 60km northwest of Dampier.
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Climbing after take off from taxiway F (previously the runway) at 10:26am, departing to Jadestone Energy’s Stag Central Processing Facility Platform (YSTG), 60km northwest of Dampier.
MSN 31320 built in 2010, registered in 2011, ex G-CGRH.
Taking off at 8:29am, departing to Cape Lambert Helipad (YCPL).
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
PHI previously operated Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract, using three AgustaWestland AW109SP GrandNew helicopters. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
This is a new helicopter.
MSN 2253 built in 2024 and registered on 19 March 2024, ex D-HECC.
Taking off at 8:29am, departing to Cape Lambert Helipad (YCPL).
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
PHI previously operated Rio Tinto’s Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer contract, using three AgustaWestland AW109SP GrandNew helicopters. However, Auriga Aviation won the contract on 1 May 2023, and commenced operations from May 2024 with three new Airbus H135s.
This is a new helicopter.
MSN 2253 built in 2024 and registered on 19 March 2024, ex D-HECC.
Taxying out from Woodside Energy’s Heliport to taxiway F at 8:30am, where it took off and departed to Learmonth, (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
MSN 41311 built and registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Taxying out from Woodside Energy’s Heliport to taxiway F at 8:30am, where it took off and departed to Learmonth, (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
MSN 41311 built and registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Taxying out from Woodside Energy’s Heliport to taxiway F at 8:30am, where it took off and departed to Learmonth, (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
MSN 41311 built and registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Taxying out from Woodside Energy’s Heliport to taxiway F at 8:30am, where it took off and departed to Learmonth, (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
MSN 41311 built and registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Taxying out from Woodside Energy’s Heliport to taxiway F at 8:30am, where it took off and departed to Learmonth, (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
MSN 41311 built and registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Taxying out from Woodside Energy’s Heliport to taxiway F at 8:30am, where it took off and departed to Learmonth, (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
MSN 41311 built and registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Taxying out from Woodside Energy’s Heliport to taxiway F at 8:31am, where it took off and departed to Learmonth, (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
MSN 41311 built and registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Taxying out from Woodside Energy’s Heliport to taxiway F at 8:31am, where it took off and departed to Learmonth, (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
MSN 41311 built and registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Lifting the nosewheel off the ground before taking off from taxiway F (which used to be the runway) at 8:33am, departing to Learmonth, (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
MSN 41311 built and registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Taking off from taxiway F (which used to be the runway) at 8:38am, departing to Learmonth (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
MSN 41311 built and registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Taking off from taxiway F (which used to be the runway) at 8:38am, departing to Learmonth (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
MSN 41311 built and registered in 2012, ex N426SH.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Took off and landed again on runway 08 at 8:10am, before departing to Woodside Energy’s Goodwyn Platform (YGWN).
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Landing on runway 08 at 9:47am, arriving back from Woodside Energy’s Goodwyn Platform (YGWN).
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Taxying out of the ’roundabout’ after offloading passengers from Goodwyn Platform at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 9:54am.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Taxying out of the ’roundabout’ after offloading passengers from Goodwyn Platform at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 9:55am.
MSN 89009 built in 2018, registered in 2018.
Behind are:
VH-DBJ Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel owned by Whitsunday Helicopter Group (a subsidiary of Auriga Aviation).
VH-8Z3 Airbus EC135P3H H135 of Auriga Aviation (operated by Heli-Aust Whitsundays Pty Ltd).
Both of these helicopters are used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Taxying to the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 10:09am, to load passengers before departing to Goodwyn Platform.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Taxying to the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 10:09am, to load passengers before departing to Goodwyn Platform.
MSN 89009 built in 2018, registered in 2018.
In the background is VH-WEK Leonardo AW139, taxying to a parking spot after offloading passengers from North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Taxying to the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 10:10am, to load passengers before departing to Goodwyn Platform.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Taxying to the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 10:10am, to load passengers before departing to Goodwyn Platform.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Parked on the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 10:12am, loading passengers before departing to Goodwyn Platform.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Parked on the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 10:14am after loading passengers, before departing to Goodwyn Platform.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Taxying out from the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 10:14am, departing to Goodwyn Platform.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Taxying out from the ’roundabout’ at Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 10:14am, departing to Goodwyn Platform.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Taxying out from Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 10:15am, departing to Goodwyn Platform.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Taxying out from Woodside Energy’s Heliport at 10:15am, departing to Goodwyn Platform.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Named ‘Warduwardura’ a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 08 at 10:19am, departing to Goodwyn Platform.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Flight VA1723 from Perth landing on runway 08 at 8:33am.
On 12 March 2025, Virgin announced the withdrawal of A320s from the Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) fleet by June 2026. The same day, VH-VKQ flew Perth – Cairns – Majuro – Kona – Coolidge Municipal Airport (Arizona), where it is stored.
VH-VKQ: Flight VA1723 from Perth landing on runway 08 at 8:33am.
On 12 March 2025, Virgin announced the withdrawal of A320s from the Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) fleet by June 2026. The same day, VH-VKQ flew Perth – Cairns – Majuro – Kona – Coolidge Municipal Airport (Arizona). where it is stored.
VH-PXE: Lifting the nosewheel off the ground before taking off from taxiway F (which used to be the runway) at 8:33am, departing to Learmonth, (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
VH-VKQ: Flight VA1723 from Perth landing on runway 08 at 8:33am.
On 12 March 2025, Virgin announced the withdrawal of A320s from the Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) fleet by June 2026. The same day, VH-VKQ flew Perth – Cairns – Majuro – Kona – Coolidge Municipal Airport (Arizona). where it is stored.
VH-PXE: Lifting the nosewheel off the ground before taking off from taxiway F (which used to be the runway) at 8:33am, departing to Learmonth, (1 hour 7 minutes flying time).
Flight VA1723 from Perth landing on runway 08 at 8:33am.
On 12 March 2025, Virgin announced the withdrawal of A320s from the Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) fleet by June 2026. The same day, VH-VKQ flew Perth – Cairns – Majuro – Kona – Coolidge Municipal Airport (Arizona), where it is stored.
Flight VA1723 from Perth landing on runway 08 at 8:33am.
On 12 March 2025, Virgin announced the withdrawal of A320s from the Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) fleet by June 2026. The same day, VH-VKQ flew Perth – Cairns – Majuro – Kona – Coolidge Municipal Airport (Arizona), where it is stored.
VH-VKQ: Flight VA1723 from Perth landing on runway 08 at 8:33am.
On 12 March 2025, Virgin announced the withdrawal of A320s from the Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) fleet by June 2026. The same day, VH-VKQ flew Perth – Cairns – Majuro – Kona – Coolidge Municipal Airport (Arizona). where it is stored.
VH-WEK: Waiting to takeoff from taxiway F (previously the runway) to Woodside’s North Rankin Platform (YXNR).
Flight VA1723 from Perth landing on runway 08 at 8:33am.
On 12 March 2025, Virgin announced the withdrawal of A320s from the Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) fleet by June 2026. The same day, VH-VKQ flew Perth – Cairns – Majuro – Kona – Coolidge Municipal Airport (Arizona), where it is stored.
Flight VA1723 from Perth taxying in after landing on runway 08 at 8:36am.
On 12 March 2025, Virgin announced the withdrawal of A320s from the Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) fleet by June 2026. The same day, VH-VKQ flew Perth – Cairns – Majuro – Kona – Coolidge Municipal Airport (Arizona), where it is stored.
Flight VA1723 from Perth taxying in after landing on runway 08 at 8:36am.
On 12 March 2025, Virgin announced the withdrawal of A320s from the Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) fleet by June 2026. The same day, VH-VKQ flew Perth – Cairns – Majuro – Kona – Coolidge Municipal Airport (Arizona), where it is stored.
Flight VA1723 from Perth taxying in after landing on runway 08 at 8:38am.
On 12 March 2025, Virgin announced the withdrawal of A320s from the Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) fleet by June 2026. The same day, VH-VKQ flew Perth – Cairns – Majuro – Kona – Coolidge Municipal Airport (Arizona), where it is stored.
Flight VA1723 from Perth taxying in to park on bay 3 at 8:38am.
On 12 March 2025, Virgin announced the withdrawal of A320s from the Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) fleet by June 2026. The same day, VH-VKQ flew Perth – Cairns – Majuro – Kona – Coolidge Municipal Airport (Arizona), where it is stored.
Flight VA1723 from Perth taxying in after landing on runway 08 at 8:38am.
On 12 March 2025, Virgin announced the withdrawal of A320s from the Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) fleet by June 2026. The same day, VH-VKQ flew Perth – Cairns – Majuro – Kona – Coolidge Municipal Airport (Arizona), where it is stored.
Just returned from taking a marine pilot to a ship north of Rosemary Island in the Dampier Archipelago at 8:40am.
Used for Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfers (HMPT) to transfer marine pilots to vessels. This allows pilots to board a vessel more easily, efficiently, and in tougher weather conditions.
MSN 7423 built in 2012.
Flight QF1827 to Perth, taxying out to runway 08 at 9:01am.
Seen here taxying out from the general aviation area at 9:07am, departing to Thevenard Island, off the coast near Onslow. Arrived from Onslow at 8:40am.
Seems to have operated mainly from Onslow Airport to and from Thevenard Island Airstrip (YTHV) from at least May 2024 (possibly earlier) until 30 June 2024, when it flew to South Australia.
MSN 208B1050 built in 2004, registered in 2023 ex 9M-MAR, N40363.
VH-EIY:Arrived from Onslow at 8:40am. Seen here about to depart the general aviation area at 9:06am to Thevenard Island, off the coast near Onslow.
Seems to have operated mainly from Onslow Airport to and from Thevenard Island Airstrip (YTHV) from at least May 2024 (possibly earlier) until 30 June 2024, when it flew to South Australia.
MSN 208B1050 built in 2004, registered in 2023 ex 9M-MAR, N40363.
VH-UVO: Flight QF1827 to Perth, taking off runway 08.
Seen here taxying out to runway 08 at 9:07am, departing to Thevenard Island, off the coast near Onslow. Arrived from Onslow at 8:40am.
Seems to have operated mainly from Onslow Airport to and from Thevenard Island Airstrip (YTHV) from at least May 2024 (possibly earlier) until 30 June 2024, when it flew to South Australia.
MSN 208B1050 built in 2004, registered in 2023 ex 9M-MAR, N40363.
Seen here taxying out from the general aviation area at 9:07am, departing to Thevenard Island, off the coast near Onslow. Arrived from Onslow at 8:40am.
Seems to have operated mainly from Onslow Airport to and from Thevenard Island Airstrip (YTHV) from at least May 2024 (possibly earlier) until 30 June 2024, when it flew to South Australia.
MSN 208B1050 built in 2004, registered in 2023 ex 9M-MAR, N40363.
Taking off from runway 08 at 9:11am, departing to Thevenard Island, off the coast near Onslow. Arrived from Onslow at 8:40am.
Seems to have operated mainly from Onslow Airport to and from Thevenard Island Airstrip (YTHV) from at least May 2024 (possibly earlier) until 30 June 2024, when it flew to South Australia.
MSN 208B1050 built in 2004, registered in 2023 ex 9M-MAR, N40363.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 08 at 9:17am, departing to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 08 at 9:17am, departing to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 08 at 9:18am, departing to Chevron’s Wheatstone Platform, north of Barrow Island.
MSN 920203 built in 2013, first registered in 2013 ex C-GUPQ, 5N-BXN, G-CLGH, VH-ZUO, N203Y.
Originally operated by Bristow and still has the basic Bristow livery minus the red stripe.
‘FLYDOC 621’ from Port Hedland taxying in at 9:23am.
‘FLYDOC 621’ from Port Hedland taxying in at 9:23am.
‘FLYDOC 621’ from Port Hedland taxying in at 9:24am.
‘FLYDOC 621’ from Port Hedland taxying in at 9:23am.
‘FLYDOC 621’ from Port Hedland taxying in at 9:24am.
‘FLYDOC 621’ from Port Hedland taxying in at 9:24am.
‘FLYDOC 621’ from Port Hedland taxying in at 9:24am.
‘FLYDOC 621’ from Port Hedland just arrived at 9:25am.
‘FLYDOC 621’ from Port Hedland just arrived at 9:25am.
‘FLYDOC 621’ from Port Hedland just after arrival at 9:30am, with doors open to collect a patient.
Named ‘Warduwardura’, a Ngarluma Aboriginal name meaning a small inland grass bird that hovers.
Being towed into the hangar at Woodside Energy’s Heliport.
MSN 89009 built and registered in 2018.
Arrived at Karratha from Port Hedland on 31 May 2024 and returned to Port Hedland on 4 June 2024.
MSN 208B2139 built and registered in 2009.
Arrived at Karratha from Port Hedland on 31 May 2024 and returned to Port Hedland on 4 June 2024.
MSN 208B2139 built and registered in 2009.
Arrived at Karratha from Port Hedland on 31 May 2024 and returned to Port Hedland on 4 June 2024.
MSN 208B2139 built and registered in 2009.
