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- last modified on May 4, 2025
Jandakot Airport (IATA: JAD, ICAO: YPJT) is an Australian general aviation airport located near Perth International in Western Australia. It’s the major general aviation airport in WA and one of the busiest airfields and largest aviation training bases in Australia. Below you will find the three major spots that local spotters used otherwise you can easily drive around the airport and find places throw the fences where you can take pictures and leave.
Why visiting Jandakot Airport? Jandakot may interesting about the numbers of flights of small props aircraft during a day. Lot’s of Cessna, Grob, Piper, Pilatus, helicopters, Beechcraft, Waco, Tiger Moth, Air Tractor, Robin, Partenavia, Extra 300, etc. You will be able to get some Singapore Airlines Training School but also China Southern Airlines Training School which are operating on Cessna’s.
Written by David Eyre (President of AAWA), Jeremy Denton and Keith Anderson (Vice President of AAWA), (Las update December 2016)
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| Airport Information | |
| Runways | |
| 06R/24L | 1,150m (3,773ft) Asphalt |
| 06L/24R | 1,392m (4,567ft) Asphalt |
| 12/30 | 990m (3,,248ft) Asphalt |
| Spotting Information | |
| Ladder | Not necessary. |
| Car/Public Transport | Car is necessary. There is no public transport to and from the locations. |
| Restrooms | Available at the spots. |
| Drinks/Food | Available at the spots. |
| Hotels | Few hotels could be found next to the airport or in the city. |
| Season | Better season is during Summer so between October to April. |
| Runway Usage | |
| General Info | Nothing special |
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Spot #1 – Viewing Area |
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| WHERE | Getting there is easy – from Roe Highway (near Kwinana Freeway), take Karel Avenue exit and follow the signs to Jandakot Airport, passing Spud Shed on the way. You will reach a roundabout and need to turn right, along Eagle Drive. As you go up and just over the hill past the control tower, the entrance is on your left. |
| WHAT |
Mor information could be reached on the Aviation Association of Western Australia (AAWA spotter community) : https://www.aviationwa.org.au/spotting-photo-locations/jandakot-airport-viewing-area/ |
| TIME | Best from 1100 to sunset. |
| MISC. | Update May 2025: Coffee shop is closed |
| FOCAL LENGTH | Recommended : 18-500mm |
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Spot #2 – Royal Aero Club of WA |
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| WHERE | Getting there is easy – from Roe Highway (near Kwinana Freeway), take Karel Avenue exit and follow the signs to Jandakot Airport, passing Spud Shed on the way. You will reach a roundabout and need to turn right, along Eagle Drive to the end.There is a public car park (ticket machines parking) opposite to the Aero Club.Alternatively, Transperth operates a bus service (routes 515 and 516) between Murdoch Station and Jandakot Airport.Located to the north of Runway. Please ask at the Aero Club for rooftoph access |
| WHAT |
Mor information could be reached on the Aviation Association of Western Australia (AAWA spotter community) : https://www.aviationwa.org.au/spotting-photo-locations/jandakot-airpor-royal-aero-club-of-western-australia/ |
| TIME | Best from 1100 to sunset. |
| MISC. | Muzz Buzz Café – food and drink available. Café Hours: Mon – Fri 7am to 3pm; Saturday 10am to 3pm; Closed on Sunday. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | Recommended : 18-500mm |
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Spot #3 – Bell Ct road |
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| WHERE | The spot is located in the north of the airport so from spot 1 follow “Eagle Dr” until the roundabout continue strait onto “Compass Road” and follow the road until to reached the end of it. |
| WHAT | Only arrivals runway 24R and aircraft calibrations. You can’t park here so stay close to it, do what you want to do and leave. |
| TIME | From approx 1300 to sunset. |
| MISC. | There is nothing there so bring what you need with you or drive to the Aviators Cafe to have some drinks and foods. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 100-500mm |
Some observations based on my visit yesterday:
At spot 1 Aviator’s Cafe is permanently closed.
At spot 2 Royal Aero Club of WA there is no public access to the rooftop.
Only bus 515 is running from Murdoch station, not 516. Note that 515 is running only on weekdays, not on weekends and public holidays. Not all services are deviating to the airport, just a few, e.g. departing at 11.08 and 13.08. Check Google Maps before you go.
Hi Harri,
updates the guide.
Brgds,
Patrick
Very good information much appreciated.
My friend and I are going to be visiting Australia for a two week spotting trip.
Can I ask if it’s possible to visit school of flying companies to take a look in their hangers or a tour maybe.
Thank you and best wishes.
Dale