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  • Explore

    Take a walk on the wild side and explore the Southern Lakes

    One of the best ways to explore the Southern Lakes region is on foot. Here's how to do that safely.

    25 Oct 2023
  • Property & Planning

    Runway and apron maintenance to be completed at night

    Asphalt work on Queenstown Airport's runway and apron will be completed over the next two weeks.

    17 Oct 2023
  • Sustainability

    Queenstown Airport working hard to minimise waste

    Waste is both a challenge and an opportunity to do better.

    16 Oct 2023
  • Explore

    Bespoke design inspired by natural beauty of region

    Artist Jonty McCool's designs add unique touches to the Queenstown Airport terminal.

    20 Sept 2023
  • Travel Tips

    Beat the queues for security screening next time you fly

    Aviation Security has created an online tool to help travellers beat the queues for airport security screening.

    05 Sept 2023
  • Explore

    Patagonia licks the competition with hazelnut ice cream

    Patagonia Chocolates has been named Supreme Champion at the 2023 NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards.

    01 Sept 2023
  • Partnerships & Sponsorships

    Queenstown Airport at end of a rainbow for Winter Pride

    Queenstown Airport and Airways have created a fabulous rainbow for Winter Pride 2023.

    25 Aug 2023
  • General

    Shovels at the ready when snow is forecast

    Queenstown Airport's operations team has shovels close at hand when snow is forecast.

    02 Aug 2023
  • Property & Planning

    Queenstown Airport's domestic departures area due to expand

    Queenstown Airport's domestic departures area will be expanded on 29 July, giving passengers more space to wait for their flights and a full food and beverage service.

    13 Jul 2023
  • Travel Tips

    How to keep your cool during the winter school holidays

    Here are some school holiday travel tips!

    26 Jun 2023
  • History

    Daring aviatrix Jean Batten 'charmed with Wakatipu'

    On International Women's Day, we remember great New Zealand pilot Jean Batten, who was celebrated around the world for her heroic solo flights in the 1930s.

    08 Mar 2023
  • Sustainability

    Queenstown Airport determined to do the right thing

    Balancing Queenstown Airport's activity with the shifts necessary to address climate change and to preserve what makes our region so special is a challenge but we are determined to do the right thing.

    01 Mar 2023
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