Kerry Egerton
PO Box 594
Cairns QLD Australia 4870
T: +61 7 4052 3888
F: +61 7 4052 1493
enquires@cairnsports.com.au
www.cairnsports.com.au

The Cairns International Airport is owned and operated by the Cairns Airport Pty Ltd , a Queensland Government owned Corporation. The airport plays a very important role in the region and is a major stakeholder in developing Tropical North Queensland’s tourism industry. In 2003/04, Cummings Economics estimated the total value added to the regional economy by the Cairns International Airport is $2 billion. Estimated foreign exchange generated in the region is more than $1,130 million through the international operations of airlines, international tourism and other exports of goods and services. Cairns International Airport is Australia’s largest regional airport. 5th busiest international and 6th busiest airport in Australia.

Cairns Airport is now in the process of delivering new and enhanced facilities at the International Terminal and recently completed work on an additional concourse and aerobridge, two additional aircraft parking positions and a significant expansion of the Baggage Reclaim and Customs Hall area. Over the next two years Cairns Airport will expand the Domestic Terminal to meet the projected growth in the domestic network. The expansion will see common check-in and baggage reclaim areas developed within the terminals and also enhanced passenger facilities in the central shopping areas. Combined with the expansion of both terminals, an improvement of all access provisions for ground transport will be implemented.

General Aviation (GA)

The airport is home to a large and active general aviation industry. There have been a number of important developments in the GA precinct in recent years, including the establishment of the Cairns Aviation Skills Centre and the new heavy aircraft maintenance facility by Hawker Pacific.

In consultation with a wide range of industry participants, Cairns Airport is developing a GA Precinct Plan that will provide a sound basis for investment and decision making for both CPA and GA clients. As part of the plan, Cairns Airport will be assessing the suitability and feasibility of a Multi Use Facility of the GA Precinct.  This facility would be multi-dimensional, and will accommodate:

• Cairns Airport aviation historical display
• Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitors Centre;
• Viewing Deck;
• Cafe/Bar;
• Common Use GA Terminal, and
• Offices.