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Airport Kiosk - Expressions of Interest
Posted 26 September 2024 Airport Kiosk - Expressions of Interest

An opportunity has arisen for an operator to lease, develop and operate a food and beverage outlet within the Busselton Margaret River Airport Departures Terminal. The City of Busselton’s principle objective is to seek expressions of interest from experienced food and beverage providers interested in delivering a service which will improve the visitor experience for passengers traveling on flights from the Busselton Margaret River Airport.

Busselton Margaret River Airport’s RFDS dedicated transfer facility a
Posted 10 June 2024 Busselton Margaret River Airport’s RFDS dedicated transfer facility a game changer

There is more good news for the south west community, with today officially marking the opening of a dedicated emergency services transfer facility and apron for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) at the Busselton Margaret River Airport.

The City of Busselton celebrates new direct flights to Sydney
Posted 26 March 2024 The City of Busselton celebrates new direct flights to Sydney

Busselton Margaret River Airport was a buzz this afternoon with Jetstar’s inaugural flight service between Sydney and Busselton taking off today.

Busselton Margaret River Airport Masterplan (2024) endorsed by Council
Posted 21 February 2024 Busselton Margaret River Airport Masterplan (2024) endorsed by Council

The City of Busselton has completed a new Master Plan (2024) that was endorsed by Council in January 2024.

City secures another direct route to the East Coast
Posted 16 November 2023 City secures another direct route to the East Coast

Thursday, 16 November 2023 – City of Busselton is thrilled to announce direct flights from Busselton to Sydney will commence on 26 March 2024.

New Jetstar Domestic Check-In  advice
Posted 06 June 2023 New Jetstar Domestic Check-In advice

From May 2023, check-in, bag drop and boarding gate times for Jetstar Airways (JQ) Domestic flights will close earlier. Check-in and bag drop will now close 40 minutes prior to departure. The boarding gate will now close 20 minutes prior to departure.

Busselton-Margaret River Airport Noise Management Plan 2022
Posted 12 September 2022 Busselton-Margaret River Airport Noise Management Plan 2022

The City of Busselton has implemented a new Noise Management Plan (2022), which was recently approved by the Office of the Environmental Protection Authority.

Commercial & Industrial Precinct – Requests For Proposals
Posted 18 November 2021 Commercial & Industrial Precinct – Requests For Proposals

The Busselton Margaret River Airport is one of the most important, strategically located airports in regional Western Australia. The airport is strategically positioned only 6.8km from the Busselton city centre, 30 minutes from the City of Bunbury and 45 minute drive from Margaret River with excellent road transport links to Perth.

Hangars – General Aviation Precinct – Registration of Interest
Posted 01 September 2021 Hangars – General Aviation Precinct – Registration of Interest

The City of Busselton is looking to construct hangars for lease. A Registration of Interest process is now open for interested parties to consider.

Melbourne Service Launch Postponed
Posted 28 July 2021 Melbourne Service Launch Postponed

The launch of the Melbourne-Busselton passenger flights have been delayed due to the current restrictions in place for travellers between Victoria

Advertising opportunities now available
Posted 04 June 2021 Advertising opportunities now available

Advertising opportunities are now available at Busselton Margaret River Airport. The advertising displays are located behind the baggage carousel in the

RAAF Training over Busselton
Posted 25 March 2021 RAAF Training over Busselton

We are excited to host No 79 Squadrons’ Introductory Fighter Course (IFC) from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Pearceere

Melbourne services launch delayed
Posted 06 January 2021 Melbourne services launch delayed

Today Jetstar have advised they will be delaying the Melbourne-Busselton passenger flights due to the closure of Western Australia’s border with

Melbourne flights to take-off in February 2021
Posted 08 December 2020 Melbourne flights to take-off in February 2021

After a false start earlier this year, Busselton Margaret River Airport and Jetstar are excited to announce that starting February 2021

Award for airport development
Posted 27 July 2020 Award for airport development

The City of Busselton has won the ‘Boosting Productivity through Infrastructure Award’ for the Busselton Margaret River Airport development. The award

Melbourne services launch postponed
Posted 19 March 2020 Melbourne services launch postponed

Today Jetstar have confirmed they will not be launching the Melbourne-Busselton passenger flights as planned on 25 March due to the

Melbourne flights to commence 25 March 2020
Posted 04 October 2019 Melbourne flights to commence 25 March 2020

Starting next year Melbourne will become a whole lot closer for south west residents with Jetstar announcing a three times weekly service

Busselton, Margaret River and South West recognised
Posted 04 September 2019 Busselton, Margaret River and South West recognised

It has been amazing year of publicity for the region with numerous major publications acknowledging the region’s wonderful attractions.

Busselton Margaret River Airport designated as an International Alternate
Posted 01 March 2019 Busselton Margaret River Airport designated as an International Alternate

Busselton Margaret River Airport’s bid to become a designated Alternate International Airport has been successful after its application was approved by the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities.

Busselton Margaret River Airport recognised at National Industry Awards
Posted 04 November 2018 Busselton Margaret River Airport recognised at National Industry Awards

Busselton Margaret River Airport received the “Airport Innovation and Excellence Award for Infrastructure Development – Regional Airport” for its airside and landside civil infrastructure project at the 2018 National Australian Airports Association (AAA) Awards held in Brisbane last night. The AAA National Airport Industry Awards celebrate and honour excellence within Australia’s airport industry.

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