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Launceston Airport is a regional airport on the outskirts of Launceston, Tasmania.
The airport is located in the rural area of Western Junction 15 km from Launceston
city centre. It is Tasmania's fastest growing airport, and the second busiest in
the state, after Hobart; it can also run as a curfew free airport. The airport handles
a record one million passengers. The wellbeing of passengers and visitors with disabilities
to Launceston Airport is of the highest priority to ensure that the terminal facility
will provide a friendly environment for all users, including those with disabilities
which make your visit to our terminal a pleasant and enjoyable experience.
Launceston Airport terminal has recently undergone redevelopment, the largest expansion
in its history. The project doubled the size of the terminal and was completed with
three retail and cafe outlets; Hudsons Coffee, Delaware North and News Travels,
a News and Gift Shop. As part of the expansion, two new gate lounges were installed
(with the capability for two more gate lounges when required in future. The new
gate lounges area is approximately 1200m² at apron level. The gate lounges for departing
passengers were constructed along with a 100m² extension of the landside lounge
floor, bringing the landside lounge area to 800m². The new departure area has a
single location for all airlines' check-in operations: QantasLink, Jetstar, Virgin
Blue and Tiger Airways Australia have a total of 12 check-in counters.
A checked bag screening facility is linked to these check-in counters, allowing
all aircraft checked baggage to be screened as required by the Commonwealth government.
A 500m² baggage arrivals hall was constructed, and two new baggage carousels were
installed. Previously passengers had to take their bags from the airline baggage
equipment. A new multi-tenant car rental counter has been constructed next to the
baggage arrivals area. There was a 1000m² expansions of the main landside passenger
lounge, with views of the apron and runway.
The Short Term Car Park is located directly opposite the terminal building. Long
Term Car Parking is located to the right of the terminal. A secondary car park which
is signed ´Overflow Parking´, provides additional car parking spaces at peak times
and is located on your left upon entry of the airport from the main entrance. You
can simply collect your ticket from the machine on entering the car park and pay
on your return. Cash and all major credit cards are accepted for your convenience.
Pre-bookings are not required as the car park operates on an automated 24 hour a
day system.
One way rentals - are available with car rentals between Auto Rent-Hertz state-wide
depots and with campervan/motor home rentals, between Auto Rent-Hertz Launceston
and Hobart depots. Launceston Airport provides a central retail area in the terminal
that provides food and beverage and news and gift shop. On arrival at Launceston
Airport, there are facilities that provide information on where to eat, what to
do and where to stay in Launceston and surrounding regions via pamphlets, the directory
board and the tourist ´touch´ computer.
Public Transport is available into the city or the surrounding regions, including
Shuttle Bus Services, Taxis, or hire cars from all major car rental companies. A
Commonwealth Bank Automatic Teller Machine is located in the main terminal building.
Baby Change Facilities and Parents Room are located at either end of the terminal.
Baggage trolleys are provided for the convenience of customers. Trolleys are located
outside both of the entrances in the terminal for a minimal charge. A post box is
located on the back wall of the main terminal building. Telephones are located near
the departure lounge in the terminal. Machines accept coins and phone cards. Rest
Shelters are designated rest areas between all car parks and terminal. Toilet Facilities
are located at either end of the terminal.
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