Flight Operations

Gold Coast Airport is committed to safe and efficient operations. Access essential information for aviation stakeholders and on-airport partners, including runway capabilities, airspace requirements, emergency planning, drone regulations, security procedures and key operational forms.

Passengers walking across the tarmac at Gold Coast Airport after disembarking a Jetstar aircraft, carrying luggage under a clear sunny sky.

Airport Charges

Find landing and parking fees here
Front view of a Jetstar aircraft taxiing on the runway at Gold Coast Airport with green hills in the background

Runway Capabilities

Runway operations and aircraft capacity
Airside operations vehicle marked with number 42 parked on the tarmac at Gold Coast Airport, with a Jetstar aircraft in the background and another plane taking off in the distance.

Airport Emergency Planning

Operational response and planning
A Virgin Australia airplane, a Boeing 737, is captured mid-takeoff, ascending from the runway. The aircraft's white fuselage features the airline's red branding, with "Virgin" prominently displayed on the tail. The background consists of a partly cloudy sky and lush green trees near the airport. The landing gear is retracting as the plane gains altitude.

Drone Usage

Drone use and safety standards
Jetstar and Virgin Australia aircraft parked at Gold Coast Airport under a clear blue sky, with terminal building and ground crew visible.

Airspace Development & Crane Controls

Controls for cranes and structures
Three airport staff members walk together inside an airport terminal, engaged in conversation and smiling. The man in the center wears a teal Gold Coast Airport uniform with a name tag, while the two women on either side wear business attire—one in a black dress and blazer, the other in a green blazer and white top. The background features airport signage, check-in counters, and passengers walking through the terminal.

Forms and Manuals

Access operational forms and guides

Essential Information

Discover more about how we operate.

Noise Information

Aircraft noise info and resources

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Development Plans

Guiding the future of the airport

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Passenger Traffic Statistics

See our latest passenger numbers

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