YPJT — Jandakot Airport

ERSA Operational Overview

Jandakot Airport (YPJT) in Perth, Western Australia, is Australia’s busiest pilot training aerodrome. This ERSA guide outlines Class D airspace procedures, parallel runway operations, VFR inbound corridors, and CASA exam trick questions.

Radio Frequencies & Runway Specifications

• CTA / Tower Frequency: Jandakot Tower 118.1 MHz (Ground 121.9 MHz)
• ATIS Frequency: 128.65 MHz / Phone 08 9414 4300
• Runway Layout: 06L/24R (1,392m Asphalt), 06R/24L (1,150m Asphalt), 12/30 (990m Asphalt)
• Circuit Height: 1,000 ft AMSL (Day / Night)
• Primary Airspace: Class D (Control Tower active during operating hours)

VFR Inbound Corridors & Noise Abatement

Key VFR Reporting Points

• Forrestdale Lake VFR Arrival
• Powerlines VFR Inbound
• Armadale Inbound Corridor
• Adventure World VFR Exit

Noise Abatement Requirements

Strict noise abatement applies over residential areas north of Runway 12/30 and south of 06/24. Continuous circuit training restricted on weekends.

CASA PEXO Exam Gotcha Alerts for YPJT

• CASA PEXO Exam Trap: Jandakot Class D airspace steps from Surface to 1,500ft AMSL, topped immediately by Perth Class C airspace at 1,500ft AMSL. Exceeding 1,000ft in the circuit causes an immediate Class C airspace incursion.
• Circuit Direction: Parallel runway operations require contra-rotating circuits (Runway 06L Left Hand, 06R Right Hand).