Queenstown Airport in top 10 best airport approaches in the world
December 2011
The approach to Queenstown Airport features among the 10 most stunning in the world.
Placed seventh, the Airport was the only one in the Southern Hemisphere to make the international top 10.
“We already knew that Queenstown Airport is in one of the most beautiful spots in the world so it is terrific that it is now recognised internationally,” said Mr Steve Sanderson, Chief Executive Officer, Queenstown Airport. “Nobody forgets the wonderful scenery when landing here whether it’s for the first time or the hundreth.”
The list was decided by votes from travellers from around the world with a total of 79 global airports receiving nominations.
Private jet booking company PrivateFly.com, who compiled the list, looked for airport locations that offer passengers a truly inspirational view on approach.
Comments received about the Queenstown Airport approach included:
The thrill of being so close to the craggy Remarkables mountains whilst on approach has never left me in the 25 years and many, many flights over this period. It is truly emarkable.
Absolutely spectacular flying in over the mountains, lake and ski field – it literally takes your breath away.
Queenstown Airport is Australasia’s fastest growing Airport. Located at Frankton in New Zealand’s South Island, it serves the resort town of Queenstown and sits in the picturesque Wakatipu Basin.
The Airport is serviced by Air New Zealand, Mt Cook Airline, Pacific Blue, Jetstar and Qantas with direct international flights to/from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
It is one of New Zealand’s busiest helicopter and general aviation bases.
It also has a healthy Corporate Jet business. In October a total of 8 corporate jets lined up at the Airport which is the largest number it has seen at one time.
The fulltop ten
- Barra (Scotland)
- LondonCity
- JacksonHole
- Aruba
- Male(Maldives)
- St Barts
- Queenstown (NZ)
- Gibraltar
- Narvik (Norway)
- St Maarten
Media Releases
- New CEO Announced for Queenstown Airport
- Opening of Newly Sealed Runway Is a Major Benefit for General Aviation at Queenstown Airport
- Queenstown Airport in top 10 best airport approaches in the world
- Hertz poised to grow with its new car rental service centre at Queenstown Airport
- New Directors Appointed to Queenstown Airport Board
- New Fuel Facility At Airport
- Appointment of Chairman
- New Airside Operations Manager at Queenstown Airport
- Record Number of Corporate Jets at Queenstown Airport
- Queenstown Airport CEO Resigns
- Passenger Stats September 2011
- Jetstar Shows Commitment to Queenstown with additional domestic and international flights
- Queenstown Airport announces Full Year Results Ending June 30, 2011
- Runway Lights Turned on at Queenstown Airport
- Media Statement from Board of Directors
- Press Statement from Mark Taylor
- Queenstown forges new relationship with China
- Queenstown Airport Supports Local Community Service
- PWC Report Shows Airport Deal Above Market Value
- Cancellation of agreement for Auckland Airport to increase its shareholding in Queenstown Airport
- Chinese Travel Delegation heading to Queenstown
- Airport master plan will not impact Frankton Golf Course
- Queenstown Airport Announces Half Yearly Results ending December 31, 2010
- China Southern Airlines accelerates direct flights between New Zealand and Guangzhou
- New Year Sizzles at Queenstown Airport
- Supporting the Local Air Rescue Service
- First Jetstar International Flight Into Queenstown
- Airport consults with community on its decision NOT to pursue night flights
- Minister checks in to open multi-million dollar baggage facility
- Green-fingered school kids find airport fence a real blast
- Christmas tree at Queenstown Airport lights up
- Queenstown Airport Helpdesk focused on customer service
- Queenstown Airport Chairman’s Response to Ken Matthews
- Statistics and Projections
- International Passengers up 31% & Domestic up 18%
- New $4 million building to meet 60% international passenger growth at Queenstown Airport
- The Facts About Queenstown Airport’s Partnership with Auckland Airport
- Call for Chamber Chairman to Step Aside
- Strategic Alliance Benefits
- Jetstar Announces Gold Coast Services and Huge Increases to Queenstown Flights
- 40% More Flights for Wanaka
- Queenstown Lakes District set to benefit from an alliance between Queenstown and Auckland Airport
- Budget Tax Changes
- International Passengers up 39% & Domestic up 13%
- Changes to Aeronautical Charges - General Aviation
- International Passengers up 29% & Domestic up 10% for Half Year
- International Passengers up 23% for 2009 Winter
- 2009 Annual Report and Result
- Runway End Safety Area (RESA) – Gets Green Light
- New Bylaws For Queenstown Airport
- Changes to Car Park Charges
- Two New Additions to Queenstown Airport
- Queenstown Airport looks ahead to 2037
- Queenstown Airport Corporation Traffic 9 months End 31 March 2009
- Queenstown Airport Corporation Traffic 6 Months End 31 December 2008
- Melbourne Cup
- A Balancing Act
- Queenstown Airport Corporation Traffic Year End 30th June 2008
- Price Structure Review for Public Car Park
- Proposed extension of noise boundaries and operating hours
- New Website
- Queenstown Airport highlights noise levels at proposed new Frankton School
- Trip of lifetime for Queenstown boy
- Opportunity of lifetime for Wakatipu student
- Prime Minister to open airport
- July stats for airport
- Stats affirm terminal upgrade
