Mount Isa Airport
Mount Isa Airport is the gateway to outback North West Queensland, located in the heart of one of the world’s most significant multi-mineral deposits.
Mount Isa’s passenger mix is predominantly business-based, with that group accounting for approximately 82 per cent of all travel, largely due to the fly-in fly-out (FIFO) market.
Mount Isa Airport was privatised by the Federal Government in February 2005.
Highlights
- Located in the mining, industrial and commercial capital of North West Queensland
- Providing ongoing funding and support for local community groups
- Achieved Level 4 Airport Carbon Accreditation
- Fly direct to Brisbane, Townsville and regional hubs, with Virgin Australia, Qantas and Rex
Discover key destinations available from Mount Isa Airport here.
Where we fly
Mount Isa Airport connects travellers to the heart of Outback North West Queensland's Minerals Province, as well as Townsville, Brisbane and Cairns.
Milestones
Since QAL acquired Mount Isa Airport in 2005, the following significant milestones have been achieved:
- 2006 – Installation of AWIS (Aerodrome Weather Information system) completed.
- 2008 – Construction of two hangar facilities with capital expenditure of $1 million completed.
- 2010 – $1.4 million investment to complete a major extension and upgrade works to the terminal building and airport entrance was completed.
- 2010 – $13.5 million upgrade to the terminal and runway facilities was completed.
- 2017 – Upgrade to the public car park completed.
- 2022 – Terminal upgrade and expansion of the security screening area.
The Destination
The city of Mount Isa is located 1,829 kilometres from Brisbane, the Queensland State Capital and 883 kilometres from Townsville (the nearest major city).
Mount Isa is one of the most productive mineral provinces in the world, mining and processing lead, silver, copper, zinc, and other minerals worth billions of dollars to the Australian economy. Mount Isa City covers an area of over 43,310 square kilometres, making it geographically the second largest city in Australia to Kalgoorlie - Boulder in Western Australia. With a population of over 32,000, Mount Isa is a major service centre for North West Queensland.
Mount Isa is growing as a tourism destination and the heart of Outback Australia. Each year Mount Isa stages the Southern Hemisphere’s largest rodeo which generates economic activity and raises the profile of Mount Isa and Outback Queensland as the ‘Rodeo Capital of Australia’.
For more information on Mount Isa Airport, visit www.mountisaairport.com.au.
