Media Releases – Longreach Airport

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Outback Food, Wine and Music Festival returns with Longreach Airport support

June 4, 2021

The flavours of the outback will be celebrated once again at the 2021 Outback Food, Wine and Music Festival, with Longreach Airport re-joining as major sponsor.

QAL extends support to help lower regional fares

March 4, 2020

Queensland Airports Limited, the owner and operator of Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach airports, has extended its agreement with independent airline Regional Express (Rex) to help keep airfare costs lower for regional Queenslanders.

Behind the scenes for bushfire drive

February 26, 2020

One lucky local has won the chance to go behind the scenes at Longreach Airport after participating in a fundraising drive to help victims of the recent Australian bushfires.

Backing local call for affordable airfares

October 16, 2019

The owner and operator of Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach airports is supporting a move to make air travel more affordable for regional Queenslanders – offering a reduction in airport charges for passengers flying on a Regional Express (Rex) community fare.

Community groups benefit from airport grant

September 20, 2019

From bringing the town’s Christmas tree decorations back to life, to restoring an historic memorial board at the museum, Longreach community groups have secured funding from the airport’s latest Community Benefit Fund to deliver a range of valuable initiatives.

Scouts light up grounds with grant funding

June 4, 2019

Community groups once again have the chance to secure some much-needed funding through Longreach Airport, with the latest round of the Community Benefit Fund open for applications.

World of aviation opportunities for Longreach students

May 14, 2019

Countless opportunities in the aviation world have opened for a group of Longreach State High School students, who recently had the opportunity to get a close look at Longreach Airport operations during a tour.

Longreach Airport meets global standard in emissions reduction

May 10, 2019

Environmental sustainability will be an even stronger focus at Longreach Airport following the awarding of Level 2 accreditation under the Airports Council International Airport Carbon Accreditation program.

Grants help community initiatives fly

May 9, 2019

A string of community groups across Longreach will benefit from the Community Benefit Fund administered by Longreach Airport – with cash grants of $1,000 up for grabs.

Longreach Airport, a great place to work

April 15, 2019

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) has officially been recognised as a great place to work – with outstanding results confirming the organisation’s positive culture and progressive leadership approach.

Grant funding boosts community groups

January 24, 2019

The local scout group, rodeo club and Country Women’s Association have received a welcome cash injection from the 2018 Longreach Airport Community Benefit Fund.

Longreach Airport provides funding boost to local groups

December 8, 2017

Longreach Airport has provided more than $5,000 in funding support to five local community groups as part of its 2017 Community Benefit Fund.

Longreach Airport helps community groups fly high

April 20, 2017

The Longreach Brolga Girl Guides and job readiness initiative RAPAD Skilling have both received a welcome cash injection from the inaugural Longreach Airport Community Benefit Fund.

QAL welcomes regional airlines announcement

October 17, 2014

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) welcomes the Queensland Government’s announcement this week that a new series of contracts with regional airlines have been signed.

Longreach Airport Ownership Change

October 1, 2012

Longreach Airport Pty Ltd (LAPL) has acquired a 99 year lease over the airport from Longreach Regional Council (LRC). The lease was acquired for an up-front payment of $2.5 million.