Bundaberg Regional Council owns and operates Bundaberg Regional Airport which is located 6km south west of the Bundaberg CBD.
The region is serviced by two commercial airlines, Qantaslink and Alliance Airlines, RFDS, Life Flight, a number of charter operators and flying training organisations.
Regular Qantaslink and Alliance Airlines services fly in and out of Bundaberg (connecting to Brisbane) with approximately 38 services per week.
For flight information or bookings, please contact:
- Qantas via www.qantas.com or by phone on 13 12 23 or the local office of Qantas link Bundaberg on 4131 3100
- Alliance Airlines via www.allianceairlines.com.au or by phone on 13 67 89 (Alliance Airlines flights are booked through Virgin Australia)
For feedback, please contact:
Café
The Bundaberg Airport has a café that provides light refreshments for passengers and visitors.
Taxi
Bundaberg Cab Company - Ph: 13 19 24
Shuttle Bus
Bundaberg Shuttle Service - Ph: 0421 413 446
Rental Cars
The following rental car companies currently operate from the Bundaberg Airport:
Avis Rent A Car Ph 07 4152 1877 www.avis.com.au
Budget Ph 07 5443 5230 www.budget.com.au
Europcar 07 4155 0333 http://car-rental.europcar.com.au/bundaberg-airport-car-hire
Thrifty Ph 07 4155 3216 www.thrifty.com.au
Hertz Ph 07 4155 0884 www.hertz.com.au
Fuel Facilities
Aviation fuel is available from A & H Refuelling (Shell Aviation) Ph 07 41551061 or 0418782875.
General Aviation
General Aviation parking is available in the designated area and aircraft tie down facilities are available for lease.
Fees apply and sites are available for lease.
Fees and Charges
Fees and charges for Bundaberg Regional Airport are available here. Please also refer to the ‘Conditions of Use’ paragraph below.
If you have any queries, or require further business development information please email the Airport Operations team at airport@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 883 699.
Airport Baggage Trolleys
Baggage trolleys are now available to arriving and departing passengers. They are stored in the baggage claim hall near the baggage carousel, and can be released from the rack by a $2.00 coin deposit. The deposit is returned when the trolley is returned to the rack.
Council hopes you find the trolleys useful when you next travel with a lot of baggage, or something heavy that doesn't have it's own wheels.
Condition of use policy including Fees and Charges
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 02 February 2016, the Conditions of Use» was formally resolved by Council. This document is intended to provide guidance and direction to users and tenants of the Bundaberg Regional Airport to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, and the safe conduct of activities at the Airport. By Federal Regulation and Local Law 7, Council must control airside safety and security, but permit access to the airport facilities by users having a lawful excuse to be in security controlled areas.
An important part of the Policy serves as guidelines to control the use of vehicles accessing the airside through security measures and by a specific approvals application process.
A further inclusion in the Conditions of Use» is a change to landing fees applying to all aircraft over 1,000 MTOW. However, a one-off exemption will be provided to aircraft within the MTOW range 1,000 - 1500 kilograms owned by hangar lessees and domiciled at the Bundaberg Regional Airport as at 01 July 2016, whereby the normal Council 'Fees & Charges' will apply. These variations continue in force from 01 July 2016 and reflect Council's need to operate the airport as a commercial business and to assist with funding of airport infrastructure and services.
It is anticipated that all airport stakeholders will be provided with a copy of the Conditions of Use» and any person with feedback is encouraged to email the Airport Operations team via airport@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.
Parking at the Airport
Public Car Park
Located directly in front of the terminal building, the public car park provides quick easy access to the terminal, with disabled car parking available.
There is no charge for the first hour use of the public car park. Payment can be made by cash or credit card (visa or mastercard) at one of the two automatic payment machines located in the baggage collection area.
The parking policy provides FREE parking for the first one hour. Visitors dropping off or picking up passengers within one hour will not pay for parking. After this period the fee is in accordance with the fee schedule.
This system aims to maximise the availability of parking for all Airport users. Revenue raised from parking will assist the Airport keep pace with the ever increasing operational costs, including security regulations. Funds will also be used to support ongoing improvements to the Airport services and facilities.
Please select the image to the left to view more information and fees & charges.
Advertising at the Bundaberg Airport
Around 150,000 passengers pass through the Bundaberg Airport every year. For many of these people Bundaberg Airport is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, perfect beaches, warm sunshine, and home to iconic brands such as Bundaberg Rum and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks.
You can expose your business to these people by advertising at the Bundaberg Airport on billboards, banners, static displays, digital signage, light boxes etc.
For more information on the many advertising opportunities available at the Bundaberg Regional Airport or to discuss a successful advertising solution, please contact Tayco Outdoor Advertising today:
Telephone: +61 7 4154 4558
Email: sales@taycooutdoor.com.au
Web: www.taycooutdoor.com.au
General Aviation Hangars
Good news for the general aviation and light aircraft fraternity who are seeking new hangar sites in the Bundaberg Region.
Bundaberg Regional Council recently approved the General Aviation Master Plan developed by independent consultants, which sets out 17 new hangar sites to maximise the use and functionality of the existing and proposed taxiway system and future access to the Kensington Parkside Air Park.
Safety associated with increased taxiway traffic has also been paramount with master planned designs avoiding head-to-head traffic movements on taxiways and greater Hangar movement and flexibility.
Council has now endorsed the Master Plan and is seeking 'Expressions of Interest' from interested parties who may wish to lease a hanger space. The completion of the project was greatly anticipated and has resulted in one new hanger already being built and a number of interested parties indicating they will be taking up this opportunity in the near future. Bundaberg Regional Council has always been a strong supporter of the General Aviation industry and we beleive the new GA Masterplan will present the region with many more aviation opportunities.
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Aviation Security - Passenger Screening
The Office of Transport Security requires that passengers, carry-on luggage and checked baggage must be security screened from 01 July 2012.
Bundaberg Regional Council has been proactive in seeking and taking delivery of the best equipment available to provide these services. The checked baggage x-ray equipment is installed and the passenger carry-on luggage x-ray equipment is scheduled to be installed in April 2012. The cost for the equipment will be covered by a Federal Government grant for establishing security screening services.
In December 2011, Council advertised for an aviation security screening contractor to provide the staffing services for security functions. The selection and engagement process is now finalised and we congratulate MSS Ltd who have been endorsed by Council to provide this service. We anticipate security screening services will commence in mid-June this year.
The commencement of security screening and the introduction of a sterile security border around the Departures Lounge will result in a number of operational changes at the airport and we will endeavour to keep the community informed as the implementation date gets closer.
Narrow Runway Operations
From time to time the Airport Operations Team get enquiries from prospective proponents regarding the ability of the Bundaberg Airport to handle B737 operations. This stems from the fact that when the runway extension (from 1,500m to 2,000m) was completed in 2010 the extra 500 metres was only built at 30 metres wide. This was the FAA standard at the time for B737 operations and when Australia reverted to the ICAO standards in 2011 Bundaberg Regional Council as a member of the Australian Airports Association lobbied CASA for further consideration of this matter so that airports such as ours were not disadvantaged.
CASA to their credit took this feedback from industry on board and issued new rules for narrow runway operations which came into effect on 13 November 2014. The result was an outcome-based regulation that assesses the capability of aeroplanes to operate safely on narrow runways. This is the alternative to requiring aerodrome operators to widen runways at aerodromes that do not support the aerodrome standards for larger aeroplane types. The assessment will include evaluation of aeroplane capabilities and aerodrome facilities. In short the outcomes based regulation puts the onus back on the Aircraft Operators and Manufacturers to determine their capability to operate safely on narrow runways.
To read the CASA Regulation on Narrow Runway Operations in full please CLICK HERE.
Bundaberg Regional Council as the Aerodrome Operator iswilling to work with any Aircraft Operator to help build the safety case to CASA if required. Please call 1300 883 699 or email airport@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.
Bundaberg Regional Airport Master Plan 2016
The Bundaberg Regional Airport Master Plan is Council's blueprint for the future development of the airport, and sets out a strategic vision for the economic and efficient use of the airport over a 10 year planning period. The 2016 plan was adopted by Council following a process of consultation with the community and other key stakeholders.
The 2016 Master Plan describes the strategic vision for the Bundaberg Regional Airport as a gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, balancing the needs of airport users and community, facilitating and supporting regional economic growth, while minimising its' environmental impact. Airport operations will be focused on long term financial sustainability, a consistently high level of safe airport operation and innovative responses to environmental challenges. Management of the airport will provide appropriate infrastructure that meets the region's current and future needs in the most cost effective and sustainable manner.
The Master Plan identifies no need for significant airside upgrades to support scheduled passenger services, but indicates a need for movement area maintenance to ensure continuing serviceability. The development of an Emergency Services Precinct is proposed as one integrated landside / airside development and the potential for others is cited as an opportunity. The Plan notes there is adequate space provided for future general aviation developments and the Bundaberg Aviation and Aerospace Precinct provides sufficient industrial and commercial land for the planning period.
The full Master Plan document is available here».
Bundaberg Regional Aviation and Aerospace Precinct
Bundaberg region enjoys a proud reputation in aviation, being the home of pioneer aviator Bert Hinkler and the established base of iconic manufacturing firms Jabiru Aircraft, MicroAir Avionics and CAMit Industries. A substantial supply chain consisting of many other small businesses operating in and around the city and region, has already developed to support these businesses.
Further, the Central Queensland University has established both a Diploma and Bachelor Degree of Aviation Technology course which is available at the Bundaberg Campus.
Capitalising on the region's aviation industry capability and in an endeavour to create new regional economic development opportunities, the Bundaberg Regional Council has developed an Aviation and Aerospace Precinct Master Plan.
The Bundaberg Regional Aviation and Aerospace Precinct encompasses an area of 290.6ha and includes:
- existing aviation industries, charter operations, pilot training schools
- existing airport
- new passenger terminal
- CQUniversity - Diploma and Bachelor Degree of Aviation Technology studies
- an 11ha business and commercial precinct, which will have both leasehold and freehold lots with airside and landside access
- an adjacent privately developed Business and Residential Airpark, both with airside and landside access
- the Regional Aerial Emergency Services Headquarters; being the base for the Royal Flying Doctors Service and the RACQ Helicopter Rescue Service.
The future development of the Precinct will provide the region with employment, skill enhancement, business development and global opportunities, technological advancements, and will contribute to the region's growing tourism industry. Investment into the industry will further develop the existing aviation and aerospace supply chain, in turn, having a positive economic impact on the whole of the Wide Bay Burnett region.
AVIATION PRECINCT BLOCKS NOW FOR SALE
Property Address
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Property Description
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Easement
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Parish
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Area
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Price
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Airport Drive, Kensington
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Lot 17 on SP283978
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Cook |
Bundaberg |
6131m2 |
$185/m2 |
| Airport Drive, Kensington |
Lot 31 on SP254546
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Cook |
Bundaberg |
4398m2 |
$120/m2 |
| Airport Drive, Kensington |
Lot 32 on SP254547
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Cook |
Bundaberg |
4139m2 |
$120/m2 |
| Airport Drive, Kensington |
Lot 33 on SP254548
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Cook |
Bundaberg |
3337m2 |
$120/m2 |
| Airport Drive, Kensington |
Lot 34 on SP254549
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Cook |
Bundaberg |
3616m2 |
$120/m2 |
If you have any queries or require further business development information in regard to any of the above components of the Bundaberg Regional Aviation and Aerospace Precinct then please email the Airport Operations team at airport@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 883 699.
