Aviation Opportunities
Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is Australia’s largest regional airport operator, with four strategically located airports — Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach. Our network connects millions of passengers each year across tourism, business and resources markets, giving airlines access to some of Queensland’s most dynamic regions. We provide tailored solutions and long-term partnerships that make QAL airports a compelling choice for growth and expansion.
Our Airports
Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport is the gateway to one of Australia’s most sought-after holiday destinations and the picturesque northern New South Wales region. As the sixth busiest international airport in Australia and the second largest in Queensland and New South Wales, it plays a pivotal role in driving tourism and travel.
Uniquely positioned on the Queensland–New South Wales border, Gold Coast Airport offers unparalleled convenience and accessibility for millions of passengers each year.
Townsville Airport
Townsville Airport serves as a vital gateway for the region’s tourism, mining, and defence sectors, and provides direct access to fly-in, fly-out opportunities across the North East and North West minerals provinces.
As Australia’s 11th busiest airport, it connects the largest city in northern Australia to both domestic and international markets. A major regional transport hub for business and leisure travellers, Townsville Airport plays a central role in supporting economic growth and long-term development across the region.
Mount Isa Airport
Mount Isa Airport services one of the most valuable, mineral-rich regions in the world and is the pulse of the local community. Located 8 kilometres from the city, it supports the mining sector, fly-in fly-out operations, and the broader regional economy, while providing essential connections to healthcare, education and other critical services.
Mount Isa Airport enables business, leisure, and FIFO travel to major Australian cities and beyond. It is a lifeline for the community, underpinning social and economic wellbeing and keeping North-West Queensland connected, prosperous and accessible.
Longreach Airport
Longreach Airport is the gateway for the Outback, servicing the central west Queensland region. Located just two kilometres from the town centre, it serves the Central West region, including Longreach, Winton, and Barcaldine.
Steeped in aviation history, Longreach Airport is part of the community's fabric, encouraging tourism, trade, and connections. It plays a vital role in enabling business, leisure, and essential travel, providing access to major Australian cities and beyond. By linking people, businesses and communities, Longreach Airport underpins economic activity, social wellbeing, and the ongoing growth of Outback Queensland.
Airline Partnerships
At Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), we are committed to building strong, collaborative partnerships that deliver long-term, sustainable growth. Across our four airports, Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa, and Longreach, we’re dedicated to supporting both new and existing airline partners to achieve mutual success and drive sustainable growth.
We understand that in today’s competitive aviation landscape, lasting success requires working hand-in-hand with airlines, the tourism sector, trade partners and government agencies. Together, we ensure our airports not only maintain essential air services but also contribute meaningfully to the economic and social growth of the regions they serve.
QAL’s partnership approach includes the development of attractive incentive packages for new routes and capacity growth. These initiatives, often supported by government marketing funds, are designed to create value for airlines, passengers and the communities our airports serve.
By working collaboratively, we foster opportunities that support airline growth, enhance connectivity and strengthen regional economies.
Get to know the team
Adam Rowe
Chief Aviation Officer
Since joining QAL in 2017, as General Manager Business Development and Marketing, Adam has held a variety of senior leadership roles, including Executive General Manager and Chief Commercial Officer.
As Chief of Aviation, Adam is responsible for leading QAL’s aviation development and airline partnerships, working with airline partners and tourism bodies to grow domestic and international capacity across QAL’s airports. In addition to this, Adam is overseeing the creation of a new data excellence function for QAL, bringing new insights, analytics and business intelligence expertise to the airport group. He brings over 15 years of industry experience to the role, having previously held a number of senior management and executive roles within the airline industry, working for Virgin Australia and Tigerair.
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.