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Canberra International Airport, now known as Canberra Airport, is the airport serving
Australia's national capital, Canberra. The Airport serves flights to and from domestic
destinations, mainly in south eastern Australia. Canberra airport handles about
3,000, 000 passengers a year. The Airport is located at the intersection of Canberra's
main East-West artery (Parkes Way/Pialligo Avenue) and Eastern Ring Road (Monaro
Highway/Majura Road) near the semi-rural suburb of Pialligo about 8–10 minutes drive
from the city centre, 15 minutes from Gungahlin and 10 minutes from Queanbeyan at
non-peak times; travel times can be much longer at peak times due to traffic congestion.
The passenger terminal and general aviation facility are on the western side of
the main runway. The Brindabella Business Park is adjacent to the passenger terminal.
The ex-air force base area, now called Fairbairn, is on the eastern side of the
main runway. Fairbairn is home to RAAF No 34 Squadron, which is responsible for
the operations of the RAAF VIP transport aircraft and the area is regularly used
by visiting heads of state and military aircraft in transit. The rest of the ex-RAAF
base area has been named Fairbairn and is being developed as another "business park"
area. There is a retail and mixed use section on Majura Road which has been named
Majura Park.
Checking in early for a flight, or filling in time waiting for a passenger has never
been easier than at Canberra Airport. You can browse the many books and magazines
available at Newslink, exchange your foreign currency at Travelex, enjoy a quick
coffee from the renowned Hudson coffee cart, a leisurely meal at the Ground Café,
or sip on a cocktail and watch the planes fly by from the upstairs bar and café.
Located in the upstairs departures lounge, the Barton Bar is a great place to sit
and unwind before your flight or to say your farewells - you don't need to be a
passenger to visit the Bar and enjoy the views of the runway. Entry is via security
screening in the central terminal. Once through security, follow the escalator or
take the lift up to the first floor. The bar is open 7 days a week.
Located just inside the main entry to the central terminal the Ground Floor Café
is a great way to while away the time. Visit the café for a bite to eat or a hot
or cold drink while you wait for plane or say goodbye to friends or family. Hudsons
Coffee is located in the central terminal area next to the rental car providers.
Hudsons Coffee prides themselves on their premium coffee and are just as particular
about food. They have put together an irresistible menu of old favourites including
cakes, muffins, slices and sandwiches.
The Newslink Newsagency and gift shop offers a wide range of reading material including
best-selling novels, local and overseas newspapers and glossy magazines to suit
every interest. There is also a large range of gift and personal items for sale,
along with confectionary and amusements for the kids such as colouring and sticker
books. Newslink is located on the ground floor of the central
Travelex are the specialists in foreign currency exchange and offer a wide range
of products and services to help make your travel simple and stress-free. Travelex
is located on the ground floor of the central terminal and it offers you wide range
of services which will keep you in comfortable way without any issue.
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