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Gold Coast Airport, or Coolangatta Airport, is an Australian domestic and international
airport on the Gold Coast and is located some 100 km south of Brisbane. The entrance
to the airport is situated in the suburb of Bilinga on the Gold Coast. The runway
itself straddles 5 suburbs of twin cities across the state border of Queensland
and New South Wales. During summer these states are in two different time zones.
Gold Coast Airport serves as the newest hub for Jetstar Airways. Gold Coast Airport
is located in a unique position with the Queensland and New South Wales state border
cutting straight through its runway. The airport is three km northwest of the border
towns of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads and is less than 1 km away from the South Pacific
Ocean.
Gold Coast Airport currently services the coastal region extending from Beenleigh
in the north to Ballina in the south. Gold Coast Airport is the closest airport
to the Gold Coast destination and is Australia’s first dedicated low cost international
airport. The airport offers a resort style terminal facility with cost saving operational
efficiencies and has a focus on partnering with airlines to grow profitable, long
term business. Gold Coast Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in Australia,
currently the sixth busiest and, handles more than 3.7 million passengers. Other
services provided by operators at Gold Coast Airport include, flying training schools,
light aircraft maintenance, joy flights, charter flights and Gold Coast Flight Facilities
provide aircraft refuelling facilities.
New retail outlets have landed at Gold Coast Airport. You will find everything from
the very latest in beach fashion to Queensland's first French Connection concept
store right here at Gold Coast Airport. The newly redeveloped departure lounge is
a buzz with new food outlets. Located through security screening, the new domestic
departure lounge has food for mini travellers, experienced travellers and everyone
in between. Our international passengers can take full advantage of our Duty Free
Store available for both inbound and outbound passengers. At Gold Coast Airport
we make every effort to ensure your visit to our airport is as hassle-free and enjoyable
as possible. The newly refurbished terminals boast every modern convenience for
passengers and our single level building ensures access to facilities is convenient
for passengers and visitors alike.
International visitors requirements are catered for with the Travelex currency exchange
booth conveniently located beside the Transport and Information Desk in Terminal
2, offering a comprehensive selection of currencies. Passengers who find themselves
needing last minute accommodation on the Gold Coast or Northern New South Wales,
can utilize a free of charge Accommodation Booking Board located opposite the Transport
and Information Desk.
International passengers leaving the country from Gold Coast Airport may wish to
visit the Tourist Refund Scheme facility in the international departure lounge to
claim a tax refund on goods purchased in Australia. The refund only applies to goods
you take with you as hand luggage when you leave the country.
Toilet facilities are available throughout the terminal and include unisex baby
change facilities, making life easier for all families holidaying on the Gold Coast
or visiting the airport. Gold Coast Airport is dedicated to ensuring all areas of
the airport are as accessible as possible for people with special needs. Located
directly beside the walkway access in the short term car park are clearly marked
disabled parking spaces. These are reserved for passengers with cars displaying
a disability card. The airport has a number of disabled toilet amenities along with
brail signage to these facilities for the vision-impaired.
Wheelchairs are available upon request from individual airlines. Please see the
friendly staff located at the terminal should you require assistance. Public telephones
can be found at various points throughout the terminal including the international
departures lounge. Phone cards may be purchased at the NewsLink store. Passengers
can surf the net or send off a last minute email before departing at the Internet
Kiosks outside Coffee @ Kirra. Luggage trolleys can be picked up in the terminal
beside baggage collection (both domestic and international) and outside in our car
park. NewsLink store has a small range of pharmaceutical products should you have
any last minute medical needs and also has a variety of other products from magazines
to toys.
New retail outlets have landed at Gold Coast Airport. You will find everything from
the very latest in beach fashion to Queensland's first French Connection concept
store right here at Gold Coast Airport. The aerodrome primarily serves the Gold
Coast/Tweed tourism industry with leisure-based travel accounting for an estimated
75% of all regular public transport traffic. Gold Coast Airport is your gateway
to Australia's best loved holiday destination. When you step into our terminal you
will be treated to a brand new layout that will really help set the mood for your
holiday. Bright colours, cool breezeways, attractive shopping and dining facilities
greet you. If you have friends or relatives to meet you, you can be sure they will
have a pleasant time. Arrive at the airport early, enjoy the ambience. Make your
great holiday last right up to the last.
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