News from Queenstown Airport

Queenstown Airport has chosen Conservation Week to announce it is increasing its support for biodiversity projects to include the restoration of the Shotover Wetland.

Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) has reported its annual results for the year ending 30 June 2022.

Queenstown Airport is proud to be a Tesla Destination Charging Partner, teaming up to provide six Tesla charging stations in the public parking area at the airport.

Today, Queenstown Airport welcomed the arrival of the first international Air New Zealand flights in almost a year. Flights NZ264 from Melbourne, and NZ260 from Brisbane touched down this afternoon.

As part of a wider waste minimisation plan, three CarbonCycle Compost Bins have been installed on Queenstown Airport land to deal with food waste from the across the airport.

Queenstown Airport CEO Glen Sowry says this is the news we have been waiting for. We can’t wait to welcome Australians to the Southern Lakes region through Queenstown Airport soon.

Queenstown Airport welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement today that the requirement to self-isolate will be lifted for Kiwis returning from Australia from 2 March 2022 and from the rest of the world two days later. 

Activity at Queenstown Airport for the period was significantly lower than the previous year.

Queenstown Airport’s security screening will be enhanced with the introduction of Aviation Security Service’s advanced imaging technology (AIT) body scanners.

Queenstown Airport is making strides in its sustainability journey, achieving Toitū Carbonreduce certification.

This week, Queenstown Airport will join airports across New Zealand and Australia taking part in the annual Airport Safety Week.

The programme has been designed to support, empower and connect local business women through a range of events showcasing prominent local and national business leaders.