Australian Flying
26 Mar 2026
Australia's regional airports are averaging losses of around $200,000 per year, according to data collected by the Australian Airports Association (AAA).
The extent of the financial hole incurred by regional airports became apparent after 41 airport operators responded to a survey commissioned jointly by the AAA and Regional Capitals Australia and conducted by ACIL Allen covering the 2024-25 financial year.
AAA published the data last week, noting that 60% of responding airports were operating at losses ranging from $100,000 up to millions..
Regional airports average $200K losses: AAAA - Australian Flying - 26 Mar 2026
