Flight Operations

Gold Coast Airport is committed to safe and efficient operations. Access essential information for aviation stakeholders and on-airport partners, including runway capabilities, airspace requirements, emergency planning, drone regulations, security procedures and key operational forms.

Airport Charges (overview image)

Airport Charges

Find landing and parking fees here
Runway Capabilities (overview image)

Runway Capabilities

Runway operations and aircraft capacity
Airport Emergency Planning (overview image)

Airport Emergency Planning

Operational response and planning
A Virgin Australia airplane, a Boeing 737, is captured mid-takeoff, ascending from the runway. The aircraft's white fuselage features the airline's red branding, with "Virgin" prominently displayed on the tail. The background consists of a partly cloudy sky and lush green trees near the airport. The landing gear is retracting as the plane gains altitude.

Drone Usage

Drone use and safety standards
Airspace Development and Crane Controls (overview image)

Airspace Development & Crane Controls

Controls for cranes and structures
Three airport staff members walk together inside an airport terminal, engaged in conversation and smiling. The man in the center wears a teal Gold Coast Airport uniform with a name tag, while the two women on either side wear business attire—one in a black dress and blazer, the other in a green blazer and white top. The background features airport signage, check-in counters, and passengers walking through the terminal.

Forms and Manuals

Access operational forms and guides

Essential Information

Discover more about how we operate.

Noise Information

Aircraft noise info and resources

Development Plans

Guiding the future of the airport

Passenger Traffic Statistics

See our latest passenger numbers

Our Latest News

Stay updated with the latest from Gold Coast Airport. From first flights to major milestones, find our newest media releases here.

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Jetstar

Gold Coast Airport set to welcome direct Jetstar service

Gold Coast Airport is excited to announce that Jetstar will soon offer a direct Gold Coast – Darwin service, scheduled to start on 26 June 2025.
Hong Kong Airlines reconnects with the Gold Coast for Lunar New Year

Hong Kong Airlines reconnects with the Gold Coast for Lunar New Year

Hong Kong Airlines has resumed Australian services after six years, arriving on the Gold Coast in time for 2025 Lunar New Year celebrations.

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Gold Coast Airport lands first Hong Kong connection in six years

Gold Coast Airport is set to welcome its first connection to Hong Kong in six years, as Hong Kong Airlines launches seasonal services to the city.
aboriginal-flag Acknowledgement of Country

Gold Coast Airport respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the cultural landscape on which Gold Coast Airport is situated, the Bundjalung and Yugambeh people, and pays respect to their Elders past, present and future.