Environment

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is committed to managing its airports in an environmentally responsible manner, aiming to inspire a sustainable future and create long-term value for our customers, partners and communities. 

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Environmental Management

Our approach and priorities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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Climate

Our greenhouse gas emissions reduction priorities
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Nature & Biodiversity

Protecting environmentally significant areas of nature & biodiversity
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PFAS Management

PFAS reporting and management

Essential Information

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Our Airports

Connecting people, places and communities

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About Us

Learn about our Strategy, History and Team

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Our Strategy

What drives and guides us as a business

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Latest News

Stay updated with the latest from Queensland Airports Limited. From first flights to major milestones, find our newest media releases here.

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QAL Group Achieves Sustainability Milestone

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) has reached a significant sustainability milestone, with all
four airports in its network – Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach – achieving
Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4 from Airports Council International (ACI).
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QAL Welcomes new shareholders KKR and SKIP CAPITAL

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is entering an exciting new chapter with the appointment of global investment firm KKR and the Skip Essential Infrastructure Fund as new shareholders, following the completion of a 74.25% sale stake in the company.
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QAL named one of Australia's 'Best Workplaces for Women'

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) has been named one of the country’s ‘Best Workplaces for Women’ by global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work (GPTW).

aboriginal-flag Acknowledgement of Country

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the cultural landscapes upon which we operate, being the Bundjalung and Yugambeh peoples at Gold Coast Airport; Gurambilbarra Wulgurukaba people at Townsville Airport; Kalkadoon people at Mount Isa Airport and the Traditional Custodians at Longreach Airport.

QAL recognise their continued connections to the lands, seas and skies upon which our airports operate within and across and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

QAL also acknowledge all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.