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LOCAL NEWS FILE
Nov 16, 2011: Gladstone Airport claims Regional Airport of the Year Award (read more)
Sep 21, 2011: LNG industry provides $10m for Gladstone Airport upgrade (read more)
July 28, 2011: Virgin Blue announces Gladstone flights (read more)
July 29, 2011: Strategic Airlines withdraws from Gladstone route (read more)
Airport Screening
Gladstone Airport introduced compulsory screening of passengers and baggage on April 18, 2011. Passengers are now required to submit all hand luggage and carry-on items for X-ray screening.Some of the more common items that are prohibited from any hand luggage include knives, scissors, tools, pen knives, any sharp objects and non-personal aerosol cans - BUT - there are others so please visit http://travelsecure.infrastructure.gov.au/or your preferred airline for more information.
Passengers are required to pass through a walk-through metal detector. People with medical implants that may trigger an alarm should advise screening staff on entry to the secure area. Some passengers may also be asked to participate in an Explosive Trace Detector test. All checked bags are subject to X-ray prior to being loaded on to the aircraft.
If you have any queries, please ask Screening Staff for assistance or phone the Airport on 4977 8800.
Updates & Information
Gladstone Airport Public Benefit Assessment of Reform Options - Draft (839.20KB PDF) Comments on draft due by 16 August 2011
Gladstone Airport Public Benefit Assessment - Stakeholder Information Paper (223.6KB PDF) Submissions closed 23 May 2011
Gladstone Airport Public Benefit Assessment - Stakeholder Information Paper (223.6KB PDF) Submissions closed 23 May 2011
Runway Commissioning Celebrated (52KB PDF) Issued: 17 August 2010
Runway Milestones (58KB PDF) Issued: 17 August 2010
Runway Fact Sheet (80KB PDF) Issued: 17 August 2010
Runway Milestones (58KB PDF) Issued: 17 August 2010
Runway Fact Sheet (80KB PDF) Issued: 17 August 2010
Airport Update No 19 Issued: 29 January 2011
Gladstone Airport Car Park Fees & Charges:
(effective February 1, 2013)
| Short Term Car Park | Fee (incl GST) |
| First half hour | Free |
| Half hour - 1 hour | $2.00 |
| 1 hour - 2 hours | $5.00 |
| 2 hours - 5 hours | $10.00 |
| 5 hours - 10 hours | $20.00 |
| 10 hours - 24 hours | $30.00 |
| Each additional 24 hours | $30.00 |
| Long Term Car Park | |
| 0 - 24 hours | $12.00 |
| 2 days | $24.00 |
| 3 days | $40.00 |
| 4 days | $55.00 |
| Each additional day | $15.00 |
PROJECT UPDATE
The official opening date of the Gladstone Airport runway and terminal was prolonged by extreme wet weather conditions in December and January causing delays to terminal extension work.
The project was affected by workers isolated in flooded areas and transport delays for construction supplies for the terminal.
Associated work:
Callemondah Drive overpass
The Callemondah Drive overpass opened to traffic on October 16, 2010. Installation of street lighting on the overpass access road was the final step in the upgrade as part of the $65 million Gladstone Airport Runway Reconstruction Project. Now complete, the overpass diverts traffic from Callemondah Industrial Estate to the Dawson Highway roundabout at Police Creek.
Airport terminal extension and upgrade
Council is progressing the $5.5 million airport terminal extension works with the redeveloped terminal building representing a modern, regional airport. Works include the installation of security screening facilities and improved baggage areas, upgrading and facility expansion, including car park, to accommodate increased passenger numbers safely and efficiently. Extensions are due for completion by late March.
Runway work
Work in 2010 involved major culvert work, back-filling over the culvert and the placement of final pavement layers of gravel. Refer to the Airport Runway Reconstruction Project Update #19 attachment for the latest project news as of January 29, 2011.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 2008 - Gladstone Regional Council opts to reconstruct airport runway due to deterioration, to provide continued operations for existing aircraft services.
- 2008 - Council’s technical advisors devise a “staged” approach to reconstruction to allow airport to remain operational throughout the project.
- March 2009 - Golding Contractors awarded $45 million Reconstruction Project.
- Reconstruction to be undertaken in four key stages.
- May 2009 – Work begins on Runway Reconstruction Project stage one.
- August 2009 – Terminal tender awarded to Woollam Constructions.
- September 2009 – Work starts on additional 200 parking bays.
- February 2010 – Temporary Callemondah road route created to counteract work on Callemondah Drive overpass.
- August 2010 – Council commissions runway and celebrates arrival of first commercial aircraft.
MEDIA KIT
Gladstone Airport Open Day & Terminal Building Naming - April 17, 2011
Media release - 17 April 2011 - Airport terminal building named
Media release - 17 April 2011 - Open day celebrations Airport project
Project timeline
Project facts
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Light aircraft on show at the | Mayor Gail Sellers with CEO | Minister Albanese at the |
Passenger Travel Gladstone is a rapidly growing industrial city on the Central Queensland coast. The airport caters primarily for business and leisure travellers and freight activities associated with the region’s developed and emerging industrial complexes. Regular public transport (RPT) services are currently provided by QantasLink utilising primarily Dash 8 Series Q400 aircraft. QantasLink provide approx. 50 flights per week between Gladstone and Brisbane, as well as a daily service along the coast connecting to Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns.
Virgin Australia will begin RPT services from 17 October 2011 utilising primarily the ATR72 aircraft.
Virgin Australia will provide 10 flights per week Monday to Friday, and one flight Sundays between Gladstone and Brisbane.
The Airport is located approximately 5km from the city centre and is well catered for by taxi services.
General Aviation
A General Aviation parking apron is available with lighting and aircraft tie down facilities.
Fuel
Avgas 100LL and Jet A1 are available. Sales are available through the Shell Carnet card and credit card.
Contact Details
Airport Services Administration Office (flight information is not available from the Administration Office)
Aerodrome Road, Gladstone
Aerodrome Road, Gladstone
Postal Address
PO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680
PO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680
Phone 07 4977 8800
Fax 07 49781314
Email: email
Email: email
Flight Information and Scheduling
Qantaslink - Phone 13 13 13 Web www.qantas.com.au
Virgin Australia - Phone 13 67 89 www.virginaustralia.com
Rental Car Companies
Avis – Phone 07 4978 2633,
Budget – Phone 07 4972 8488 ,
Europcar - Phone 074978 7787,
Hertz – Phone 07 4978 6899 and
Thrifty – Phone 07 4972 5999
Budget – Phone 07 4972 8488 ,
Europcar - Phone 074978 7787,
Hertz – Phone 07 4978 6899 and
Thrifty – Phone 07 4972 5999
Other Business
Australian Helicopters – Phone 07 4978 1177,
Gladstone Catering (Bistro) – Phone 07 4978 3241,
Australian Air Express (Freight) – Phone 07 4978 1500
Gladstone Catering (Bistro) – Phone 07 4978 3241,
Australian Air Express (Freight) – Phone 07 4978 1500
Curry Kenny Aviation Group - Phone 07 4978 2403
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