Collection: Tech Book

Outlines the need for additional runway capacity in the Sydney region and summarises the development options for Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport being investigated by the MANS Committee. The construction tasks and lead times for each option are mentioned

Examines the options for meeting increased level of demand on the airport's existing runway system.

Examins the delays that can be expected during peak hours and under adverse weather conditions as the capacity limits for Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport are approached. Actual overload conditions experienced by airlines during 1977 & 1978 are indicated.

Summarises, for the community's information, current provisions and procedures relating to government land acquisition.

Informs the community on the methods used to establish the attainable runway capacity at Kingsford Smith Airport.

A summary of the detailed economic analysis of options to meet the forecast air transport demand.

A summary of the detailed financial analysis of options to meet the forecast air transport demand.

Report on the possible impacts which alternative airport developments were likely to have on urbanisation and land use in the Sydney region. Also assesses previous studies to determine the most appropriate procedures to use for the MANS study.

Informs the community on the forecast of passengers and aircraft movements in the Sydney region to the year 2000.

Informs the community on the process which has resulted in the initial selection of preliminary runway locations for possible second airport development in the Sydney region.