Launceston Airport (LST) Information

Where is Launceston Airport? LST Launceston Airport is a regional airport on the outskirts of Launceston, Tasmania. Situated in the rural area of Western Junction, LST Launceston Airport is located 15 km (9.3 mi) from the Launceston City Centre. It has become Tasmania's fastest growing airport. Hobart International Airport and LST Launceston Airport are the only two airports in Tasmania to reach one million passenger movements per year. And like its Hobart counterpart, Launceston is a curfew free airport.

 

In the 2007/2008 Financial Year, LST Launceston Airport recorded a record 1.1 million passengers. Up 10% on the previous year. 255,000 passengers passed through LST Launceston Airport during the three months to September 30, up 7% on the previous year. This comes after 309,000 passengers passed through during the first 3 months of 2008. Which was the most passengers every recorded in a yearly quarter. Up 11% on the previous year. It is currently Australia's 12th busiest airport, handling over 1.1 million passengers in 2008.

Additional Launceston Airport information may be found by visiting their official website below.

• Official LST Launceston Airport Website