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Rockhampton International Airport

Australia's 9th busiest regional airport

www.rockhampton.qld.gov.au.airport

Rocky Airport recently underwent a AU$8.4m redevelopment which included the removal of the old viewing deck, the relocation of the airport offices and check-in counters, a new departure lounge and security screening point, relocation of the baggage carousels and Car Hire counters.

There was also the addition of a Customs Screening Point, thus upgrading Rocky Airport to International Status. Future 2008 projects include 280 new seats, adjustments to airconditioning and lighting, the creation of a larger departure lounge, a second security screening point, new retail shopping space and the upgrade of the carpark, taking it from 289 spaces to over 500 spaces and from 70 to 120 spaces for workers.


Virgin Blue, Tiger Airways Check-In


QantasLink, Jetstar Check-In


Domestic Baggage Carousel


International and Domestic Baggage Carousels


Central Concourse Area


Mezzanine Stairs and Lift


Food and Beverage & Departure Lounge Entrance


Arrivals Gate 2, Viewing Area, Departure Lounge


Airside View

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Rockvegas

Our Airport is best in Australia and now its Official!

The Rockhampton Airport has been named the 2007 Australian Major Airport of the Year at the prestigious National Awards in recognition of Excellence in Australian Aviation, in Melbourne on November 13, 2007.

Winning the award ahead of more than 30 other airports in its category, the Rockhampton Airport’s redevelopment work, modern passenger terminal and environmental initiatives clearly impressed the judges!

Mayor of Rockhampton, Cr Margaret Strelow said this national award recognises the results of recent outstanding management and development by Mr David Blackwell.

“If ever there was a clear argument against selling this great asset for the City, we now have it,” Cr Strelow said.

“Mr Blackwell and his team, together with Rockhampton City Council and especially Chair of the Rockhampton Airport Management Committee, Deputy Mayor Cr Jim Webber have developed a nationally recognised facility which will hold our regional community in good stead for a long time into the future.

“With the recent $8 million refurbishment we now have a modern and comfortable terminal building with separate international passenger facilities and flight viewing deck,” she said.

The airport won in the category for airports that can handle planes with seating for 100 people or more. This category does not include the eight airports which are the largest in their State or mainland Territory, as they competed in the Capital City Airport of the Year.

General Manager of Rockhampton Airport, Mr David Blackwell said with over 100 services a week to Sydney, Brisbane and North Queensland, the Rockhampton Airport provided a vital service to the Rockhampton district, Capricorn Coast and the Central Queensland mining communities of the Bowen Basin.

“I am thrilled that we have won national recognition as the Major Airport of the Year and take this opportunity to thank our fantastic staff, as this is truly a pat on the back for them,” Mr Blackwell said.

“In simple terms, judging for this award was based on anything special or outstanding that has been completed during the 2006/07 financial year and our airport terminal redevelopment and market research ability really impressed the judges,” he said.

In the 2006/07 Financial Year, Rockhampton Airport had 650,000 domestic and approximately 6,000 international passengers travel through the terminal.

With the introduction of direct flights to/from Melbourne with Tiger Airways next week, domestic passenger numbers are expected to grow to 700,000 per year.


Australian Major Airport of the Year awarded to Rocky (who would of thought)

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SEanll

Is Rocky Airport really a Intl airport , I know it services for overseas in terms of Army and so does Townsville but it hasnt had any international passenger flights? Has it?

Rockvegas

No we don't have international flights just yet, but our airport is international status, the pilots when flying into the Airport call it R'ton Int Airport and the PA inside of the Airport also calls it that as well.

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bris-vegas93

Wo so are there going to be Int flights within the futre of 5 years or so?