GOLD COAST AIRPORT WILL REOPEN FROM 6AM ON SUNDAY 9 MARCH  

Gold Coast Airport will reopen to the public from 6am on Sunday 9 March following a three-day closure in response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred.  

In consultation with airline partners and other key stakeholders, the airport closed on Wednesday 5 March at 5:42pm in response to weather warnings and advice. Following thorough safety inspections and operational checks, the aerodrome will open this afternoon ready for scheduled services to resume tomorrow.

Queensland Airports Limited Chief Operating Officer Marion Charlton thanked her team and the wider airport community for responding quickly to get the airport ready for reopening as soon as weather conditions allowed.  

“As soon as it was safe, our teams returned to inspect the aerodrome, apron, and airport precinct to ensure we can safely resume operations once weather conditions improve tomorrow,” Ms Charlton said.  

“With the region now entering the recovery phase, it is essential for us to reopen as quickly as possible, not only for passengers but also to provide critical access for emergency services and support agencies, including the Australian Defence Force.  

“There will likely be some disruptions to scheduled services, so we encourage passengers to continue to monitor the status of their flight via their airline before heading to the airport. For anyone driving to and from the airport, please be careful on the roads.

“We appreciate the patience of our passengers and airline partners and look forward to reopening to the travelling public tomorrow.”  

For further updates, passengers are encouraged to check with their airlines: https://www.goldcoastairport.com.au/contact-information/airlines  

Airline Updates:

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas
• Jetstar

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