Environment

Townsville Airport is located within a region of rich biodiversity and natural beauty and we recognise the importance of managing our operations with care and responsibility. As the Airport Lessee of the civil area of the airport, we are committed to the responsible environmental management of the airport, including the careful assessment and mitigation of potential environmental impacts.

Our approach is guided by the Townsville Airport Environment Strategy, which is a key component of the airport’s Master Plan. 

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Sustainability

Our pathway to Net Zero by 2030
An Alliance Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series aircraft on the Townsville runway during sunrise or sunset, with rear-mounted engines and a T-tail, set against a mountainous backdrop.

Environmental Mangement

Environmental info, plans & policies
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Noise Information

Aircraft noise info and resources
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PFAS Management

PFAS reporting and management

Airport Information

Explore key airport information, including future planning, performance insights and how we support our community.

Development Plans

Guiding the future of the airport

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Community Benefit Fund

Learn about our Benefit Fund

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Passenger Traffic Statistics

See our latest passenger numbers

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Our Latest News

Stay updated with the latest from Townsville Airport. From first flights to major milestones, find our newest media releases here.

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Melbourne cityscape at sunset with skyscrapers, Yarra River, and bridges under golden light.

Jetstar adds thousands of seats on Melbourne - Townsville route

Flying to Melbourne is about to get even easier, with Jetstar set to boost capacity on one of Townsville Airport’s busiest routes from next month.

Between June and October 2025, the low-cost carrier will operate an Airbus A321neo in place of the smaller A320, adding more than 4,500 extra return seats during what is Townsville Airport’s peak travel season.

Townsville Airport tarmac with Qantas and Alliance aircraft at gates, terminal and mountains in background.

Townsville Airport records busiest financial year in more than a decade

Townsville Airport has celebrated its busiest financial year in more than a decade, facilitating nearly 1.7 million passengers between 1 July 2023and 30 June 2024.
Aerial view of Townsville Airport terminal with parked aircraft, parking lots, and surrounding runways and taxiways.

Townsville Travel Heats Up as Temperatures Down South Drop

Townsville Airport is bracing for an influx of southerners as cold weather sends holidaymakers north bringing more than 5,000 passengers a day expected over the next two weeks.

July and August are traditionally the busiest times of the year for the airport, kickstarted by the winter school holidays which commenced this week.

aboriginal-flag Acknowledgement of Country

Townsville Airport acknowledges the Wulgurukaba people as Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Bindal, Manbarra, Gudjal, Gugu Badhun, Nywaigi and Warrgamay peoples.

We pay respect to their Elders past, present and future and value the traditions, cultures and aspirations of First Australians. We recognise their continued connection to the lands, seas and skies upon which Townsville Airport operates.