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Quilpie Airport

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Quilpie Airport

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Destinations
YQLP
ICAO
655 ft
Elevation
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Remote outback gateway serving southwest Queensland's pastoral communities.

Location
Quilpie, Australia
Quilpie Airport is a small regional airport located in Quilpie, a remote outback town in southwest Queensland, Australia. It serves as a vital transport link for the surrounding pastoral and mining communities, which are otherwise connected only by long road journeys across the Channel Country. The airport handles light aircraft and regional turboprop services, supporting the local economy through access to healthcare, business travel, and tourism. Its role is especially critical during the wet season when roads can become impassable due to flooding.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of remote outback Queensland.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are limited, with private vehicles and taxis being the primary means of travel between the airport and the town of Quilpie.
Airlines here
Regional airline services have historically been provided by operators including QantasLink and smaller charter companies serving the southwest Queensland network.
Notable facts
  • ›Quilpie is one of the most remote towns in Queensland, making air access essential for residents.
  • ›The airport serves an area known for opal mining and extensive cattle stations.
  • ›The surrounding Channel Country is prone to flooding, further emphasizing the airport's importance.
  • ›Elevation of the airport reflects the flat, arid landscape of outback Queensland.
  • ›Charter flights supporting the resources and pastoral sectors are a significant component of traffic.
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Airlines serving this airport

Aero Condor Peru
Q6

Routes

ULP → CTLQ6 · DH1
ULP → WNRQ6 · DH1
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Quilpie Airport
Encyclopaedia

Quilpie Airport is an airport serving Quilpie, Queensland, Australia. It is located 1 nautical mile west of Quilpie and operated by the Quilpie Shire Council. The airport received $242,666 for security upgrades from the Australian Government in 2006. The new Quilpie Airport Terminal opened in May 2018.

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