Terminal upgrades at Mount Isa Airport have been unveiled, including expanded and updated security screening facilities, and improvements to passenger logistics and amenities.
The terminal upgrade was supported by a Australian Government’s Regional Airports Screening Infrastructure (RASI) grant of $2.4 million, with the screening point reconfigured to accommodate the Australian Government’s enhanced security screening requirements.
Queensland Airports Limited Regional Ports General Manager, Brendan Cook, said the upgrade comes after the airport hit 112 per cent of pre-COVID-19 capacity in June, recording the highest monthly passenger number since May 2013 with more than 20,900 passing through the terminal.
“It is the perfect time to reveal the terminal upgrade with passenger numbers at an all-time high and exceeding pre-pandemic numbers,” Mr Cook said.
“These completed works significantly improve the customer experience by making boarding more efficient.”
“Passengers can now check in and pass through security screening to enter a larger departure lounge where they can relax and enjoy the retail offerings at their leisure.”
Mr Cook said other improvements would be made to the terminal over the coming months.
“We will be delivering a new-look café, new carpet, paint and a refresh of the landside bathrooms,” he said.
“While impacts to passengers will be minimised, we appreciate everyone’s patience while these works are completed.”
Delivered by Woolam Constructions, the completed works come at a time when flight and passenger numbers have returned to pre-COVID-19 levels.
About 21,070 passengers travelled through Mount Isa Airport in August – 60 per cent more than in the same month last year, and 3.5 per cent higher than August 2019 – pre-COVID-19.
