About The Expansion

Launceston Airport is set for the largest upgrade of the passenger terminal building since the terminal was constructed and opened in 1965.

The project will consist of three main parts that will provide Checked Bag Screening and new check in counter areas, new baggage reclaim procedure, with the use of two baggage carousels and new passenger lounges and screening facilities.  This will approximately double the floor area of the terminal allowing for greater space passenger movement and associated activities.  The project will be constructed by mid 2009 at a final cost of around $20m.

The first of the three parts of the project, the check bag screening and check in counters will be operational by December 2008, as required by Federal legislation for passenger security.  The other two areas will come on stream in stages over the remaining construction period.

The fully revised terminal will provide a new experience for passengers using Launceston Airport.

The refurbishment of the departures area will allow a single location for all airlines to provide check in facilities at the 12 new counters.  These counters are linked to a new baggage handling system to a new check bag screening process for all baggage travelling on aircraft.

A revised passenger screening point will increase the level of space provided to passengers during the screening process.

For departing passengers new apron level gate lounges of approximately 1200m2 provide space and security for passengers waiting to board aircrafts.  For arriving passengers, a new baggage handling building of 500m2 incorporating two new baggage carousels will improve baggage reclaim activities for passengers.

For attending public, an expansion of an additional 1000m2 of the main passenger public lounge area and refurbished retail areas, will provide additional space and seating areas with a view of the apron and runway.

Construction of the first stage of the Launceston Airport terminal redevelopment is set to commence in late April this year.  The various projects are being undertaken at different times over the next 18 months to ensure passengers are not adversely affected by the works.