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Brisbane Airport is officially opening its new planespotting area to the public.
Opening on Sunday 19 July, Fellowship Place – featuring the tail of a retired Fokker F28 Fellowship aircraft donated by Aviation Australia – offers a closer and less obstructed view of aircraft movements, as well as an elevated viewing platform, shaded seats, and accessible pathways.
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“It was our 100th birthday, but the gift is for Brisbane and for anyone who loves aviation. Fellowship Place brings people closer to the action and gives them a place to share that interest together,” said Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff.
“This is the first time in Australia a plane spotting area has brought history to life through the inclusion of a jet tail.
“Plane spotting has always been part of the fabric of this airport. Today’s enthusiasts are tomorrow’s pilots, engineers and aircrew, and this space is designed to inspire that next generation.
“Brisbane Airport is currently home to 25,000 workers, and we expect the number of jobs across the precinct to double in the next two decades.”
The location was reclassified from restricted airfield land into publicly-accessible space to enable the new facilities, and Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has welcomed it as a “must-see destination” for aviation enthusiasts.
“Every world-class airport deserves a world-class place to watch the action and that’s exactly what Fellowship Place delivers,” he said.
“Some people love train spotting, while others love plane spotting. I’m in the second category and I’m clearly not the only one.
“I’ve shared plenty of plane spotting adventures with my kids and this is exactly the sort of place that has the potential to spark a lifelong love of aviation.”
According to long-time Brisbane planespotter Lloyd Fox, the site will be a “game-changer” for the aviation community.
“I’ve been planespotting at Brisbane Airport for more than 60 years, and this is something I never thought I’d see,” he said.
“Fellowship Place gets you closer to the action than ever before, and it’s not just for photographers, it’s a place where families can come, watch planes together, and share that passion.”
Fellowship Place will be open from sunrise to sunset, and is located at the end of Acacia Street at Brisbane Airport.
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