Regional Queensland gateway serving industry and travel.
Location
Gladstone, Australia
Gladstone Airport (IATA: GLT, ICAO: YGLA) is a regional airport serving Gladstone, Queensland, Australia. It provides essential air links between Gladstone and major Australian cities, supporting both commercial passengers and the region's significant industrial sector.
The airport serves a city known for its major port and industries including aluminium smelting, liquefied natural gas processing, and coal exports. As a result, it handles a notable volume of fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers alongside regular travellers.
Gladstone Airport is managed by Gladstone Regional Council and handles several hundred thousand passengers annually, connecting the region primarily through Brisbane.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Taxis and rental cars are the primary ground transport options connecting the airport to Gladstone city centre.
Airlines here
QantasLink operates services to Gladstone, providing connections primarily to Brisbane.
Notable facts
- ›Gladstone is one of the largest multi-commodity ports in Australia, driving strong aviation demand.
- ›The airport supports significant fly-in fly-out (FIFO) traffic for industrial and resources sector workers.
- ›The airport is owned and operated by Gladstone Regional Council.
- ›Its primary scheduled connection is to Brisbane Airport.
- ›The airport's ICAO code is YGLA and it is located approximately 7 km from the Gladstone CBD.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
