<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <docID>339020</docID> <postdate>2025-02-25 09:09:24</postdate> <headline>Woman who ran on to airport tarmac fined</headline> <body><p><span class="kicker-line">By aviation writer </span><span class="kicker-line"><strong>Scott Mayman</strong></span></p> <p><strong>A woman has escaped jail time after being fined $750 for running on to the tarmac at Canberra Airport.</strong></p> <p>The incident happened two years ago when the woman smashed two fire alarm windows to get access to the tarmac... causing a reversing aircraft to stop.</p> <p>She was arrested as she tried to get a taxi away from the airport.</p> <p>The ACT Magistrates Court heard she suffered a psychotic episode before the incident.</p> <p>In addition to the fine, the woman will have to pay compensation.</p> </body>