About Townsville Airport

Townsville and North Queensland play a vital role in Australia’s visitor economy, with a strong reputation for tourism, lifestyle, and liveability.

The region benefits from its gateway position to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island, year-round tropical climate, and a growing calendar of major events that support visitation and economic activity.

A well-established tourism offering, supported by strong infrastructure, cultural experiences, and access to natural assets, positions Townsville as a key destination for investment, partnerships, and continued growth in the travel and tourism sector. 

• Joint User Area: Shared with RAAF Base Townsville, supporting both civilian and defence industry and aviation. 
• Interstate and Regional Connectivity: Serviced by major Australian carriers with direct flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, and other key regional centres. 
• Freight and Logistics Support: Facilities to support air freight operations for North Queensland’s agricultural, mining, and manufacturing sectors. 
• Development-Ready Precincts: Ample space for commercial, industrial, MRO and other aviation-related development within the airport estate.
• General Aviation Facilities: Infrastructure supporting pilot training, maintenance, and private aviation.
• Border Services: Equipped to support occasional closed charter international operations.
• Ground Transport and Parking: Multiple car park options, taxi and rideshare access, and proximity to major road networks 

At Townsville Airport, we pride ourselves on being a proactive and collaborative business dedicated to supporting both new and existing airline partners. By fostering strong partnerships, we aim to achieve mutual success and drive sustainable growth.

In today’s competitive aviation landscape, we understand that long-term success requires working hand-in-hand with airlines, the tourism sector, trade partners, and government agencies. Together, we ensure that Townsville Airport not only sustains its air services but also thrives as a key player in the region's economy.

Our commitment to fostering growth and delivering mutual benefits extends to the development of attractive incentive packages for new routes and capacity growth. These initiatives are often supported by government marketing funds, helping to generate opportunities for airlines, passengers, and the local economy.

By working together, we create opportunities that benefit airlines, passengers, and the community.

To view our Airport Charges and Conditions of Use document, please click here. 

Adam Rowe

Chief Commercial Officer

Adam joined QAL in 2017 as General Manager Business Development and Marketing, before moving into the role of Executive General Manager Business Development and Marketing in July 2018 and Chief Commercial Officer in August 2021. Adam is responsible for driving both aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue, working with airline partners and tourism bodies to grow domestic and international capacity across QAL’s ports and maximising non-aeronautical revenue with precinct partners including retail, food and beverage, parking and ground transport. Adam has held a number of senior management and executive roles within the airline industry, working for Virgin Australia and Tigerair, and brings almost 15 years’ experience to this role.

Amanda Byrne

General Manager Aviation Business Development

With more than 20 years of aviation industry expertise, Amanda leads the retention and growth of airline capacity across Queensland Airports Limited’s four ports: Gold Coast Airport, Townsville Airport, Mount Isa Airport, and Longreach Airport. Amanda works closely with airline partners, tourism organisations, local governments, and key stakeholders to drive sustainable growth for current routes and explore new opportunities on the horizon.

Antonie Baradel

Aviation Business Development Manager

Antonie brings nine years of airline experience to the team, having previously held roles in Pricing at Qatar Airways and in Revenue and Cargo Management at British Airways. As part of our Aviation Business Development team, Antonie is focused on driving the retention and growth of airline routes and capacity at Gold Coast Airport, contributing to the success of our Aviation Strategy.

Craig DeGee

Aviation Business Development Analyst

Craig is a seasoned aviation and tourism professional with over 20 years of experience in business development, data analytics, and operational strategy. As an Aviation Business Development Analyst at Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), he drives growth by leveraging market insights, optimising airline partnerships, and identifying new opportunities. Previously, Craig held roles at LifeFlight Australia and Virgin Australia Airlines, managing aviation operations, network integrity, and crisis response. 

Have questions? Our team is here to help.
 

Email Us -  aviation@qldairports.com.au