Overview of Jet Fuel at Perth Airport

On 8 August 2023, Perth Airport acquired the Jet Fuel Infrastructure Facilities (JFI Facility) at the airport, including the tank farm and pipeline and hydrant system. Perth Airport's ownership provides for open and transparent access to aviation fuel for airline customers.

The JFI Facility at Perth Airport adhere to strict safety standards and regulations to ensure the proper handling, storage, and transportation of aviation fuel.

Jet Fuel Infrastructure at Perth Airport

The Perth Airport JFI Facility includes the following:

3 jet fuel storage tanks
125 hydrants for aircraft refuelling;
Approximately 6 kilometres of underground pipeline connecting the tank farm site to the hydrants at each airport terminal;
General equipment including hydrant pumps and filters; and
Administration facilities and civil infrastructure.

Operations and maintenance

Perth Airport has appointed BP Australia Pty Ltd, a global leader in aviation fuelling services, to operate and maintain the JFI Facility.

BP has been appointed for an initial period to operate and maintain Perth Airport's JFI Facility to the latest Joint Inspection Group (JIG) 2 standard for aviation fuel quality controls and operating standards for airport depots and hydrants. This will align Perth Airport with leading airports around the globe.

Jet Fuel Suppliers

Perth Airport has established a standard process for new suppliers who wish to apply to supply fuel through the JFI Facility. For details please refer to the supplier application process.