Sunshine Coast Airport has reinforced its position as the natural choice for travellers with record growth in passenger numbers and has recently been identified as the fastest growing airport in the country.
According to the latest federal government aviation statistics Sunshine Coast Airport recorded the highest passenger growth of any Australian airport in July, up 18.9 per cent on the same month last year.
That momentum has continued, with more than 458,000 passengers choosing to fly through Sunshine Coast Airport from July to September this year, 17 per cent higher than the same quarter last year.
Sunshine Coast Airport’s chief executive officer, Chris Mills said the increase is a strong vote of confidence in the region.
“It is very rewarding to be Australia’s fastest-growing airport,” he said.
“The results reflect the strong demand for the Sunshine Coast as a premier destination, and the dedication of our team, airline partners, the tourism industry and the wider community in making it a top choice for travellers.
“Passenger feedback indicates that travelers are choosing the Sunshine Coast not just for leisure, but increasingly for business purposes,” Mr Mills said.
The strong growth comes as the airport commences its $170m Terminal Redevelopment Project, which will expand the domestic departure lounge threefold, and introduce new technology such as self-check-in and automated bag drops.
The federal government’s Bureau of Transport and Infrastructure Research Economic Report – Aviation Statistics is released monthly, with a delay of two months to collect data and provide analysis to the aviation industry.
