FIFO & mining charters
Mining Charter Flights WA
Mining charter flights across Western Australia. Jandakot Flight Centre (JFC) has been flying WA mining personnel for over 30 years — direct to every major mine site, on your schedule.
- 30+ yrsflying WA & the NT
- 24/7urgent charters & freight
- 2 basesPerth (Jandakot) & Darwin
- CASAapproved operator
Why mining companies choose JFC
30+ years
Servicing WA mining operations since 1996.
Largest Jandakot operator
The largest air charter operator based at Jandakot Airport.
24/7 operations
Fly when you need to — day, night or weekend.
Direct to mine sites
No airline terminals and no ground transfers.
FIFO roster support
Ad hoc flights or fixed-term contracts.
Tailored quotes
Every charter is quoted to your route, aircraft and passenger numbers.
WA mining destinations
JFC operates mining charter flights to all major Western Australian mine sites and resource regions.
Pilbara
- Perth to Karratha — iron ore capital
- Perth to Port Hedland — largest port by tonnage
- Perth to Newman — BHP Mount Whaleback
- Perth to Paraburdoo — Rio Tinto iron ore
- Perth to Tom Price — Rio Tinto mining hub
Goldfields
- Perth to Kalgoorlie — gold mining
- Perth to Leonora — gold and nickel
- Perth to Laverton — Goldfields mining
- Perth to Wiluna — gold and mineral sands
Mid West & Gascoyne
- Perth to Geraldton — Mid West mining support
- Perth to Meekatharra — gold and base metals
- Perth to Mount Magnet — gold operations
South West & Great Southern
- Perth to Albany — mineral sands and lithium
- Perth to Bunbury — South West resource operations
Mining charter services
FIFO mining charters
Regular fly-in fly-out charter flights tailored to your roster cycles, keeping your operations running on time.
- Day shift / night shift roster support
- 2/1, 3/1, 4/2 roster patterns
- Ad hoc or fixed-term contracts
Emergency & urgent charters
Personnel or equipment on site fast — our 24/7 team can have an aircraft airborne within hours of your call.
- Emergency crew changes
- Urgent parts and equipment delivery
- Medical evacuation support
- VIP mine site visits
Hot shot air freight
Critical mining parts and equipment delivered direct to site, 24/7 across WA and the NT.
Get a mining charter quote
Every mining charter is quoted individually. Your quote depends on:
- Destination and distance
- Aircraft type required
- Number of passengers
- Frequency (one-off vs. ongoing contract)
Our fleet
JFC operates a fleet of twin-engine and turbine aircraft suited to WA mining operations.
GA8 Airvan
6 passengers — ideal for remote strips.
Piper Chieftain
8 passengers — a versatile workhorse.
Beechcraft King Air
9–13 passengers — pressurised comfort.
Embraer Brasilia
30 passengers — regional FIFO operations.
De Havilland Dash 8
37–50 passengers — high-capacity FIFO.
Frequently asked questions
Every mining charter is quoted individually, based on the destination, aircraft type and number of passengers. Call (08) 9417 2258 or request a quote online and we’ll tailor it to your requirements.
Yes. JFC operates charter flights directly to mine site airstrips across Western Australia, including remote locations in the Pilbara, Goldfields and Mid West. This removes the need for ground transfers from commercial airports.
For ad hoc charters we can typically have an aircraft ready within 2–4 hours of booking. For regular FIFO roster services, we recommend booking at least one week in advance.
Yes. JFC provides both ad hoc and contract FIFO mining charter services across Western Australia, tailored to your roster patterns, crew sizes and operational requirements.
Our fleet ranges from 6-passenger GA8 Airvans for remote strips through to 50-passenger Dash 8s for high-capacity FIFO operations. We select the right aircraft based on your passenger numbers, destination and budget.
Book a mining charter flight
Ready to book a mining charter in Western Australia? Our operations team is available 24/7.