Rockhampton Airport (Connor Park) is a major Australian regional airport that services the cities of
Brisbane,
Sydney,
Gladstone and
Mackay, Queensland. The commencement of flights by
Tiger Airways Australia will also see
Melbourne serviced directly from
November 23, 2007.
[1]In 2002, the main runway at Rockhampton (15/33) was extended and the surface upgraded, resulting in the ability to accommodate unrestricted wide-bodied operations. The Airport is now used by both domestic and international airlines using a mix of wide-bodied aircraft including the
B747 to
B777 and
A340 types. It is expected that facilities will be expanded to accommodate a new customs quarantine section for future international flights.
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