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Mt Isa Airport QLD<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mt Isa Airport in QLD is located off the Barkly Highway approximately 8km from the city. The Airport largely services the mining sector with the region considered one of the most valuable, mineral-rich areas in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mount Isa Airport is the gateway to Outback Queensland,<\/a><\/strong> providing a superior travel experience to its core business travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History of Mt Isa Airport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 1922, an aerodrome was constructed to the South of Mount Isa\u2019s city centre. To allow for the expansion of Mount Isa and its mining operations, the aerodrome was relocated to its present site on 1 February 1950.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To cater for increasing light air traffic, a light aircraft taxiway and apron was completed in 1970. In 1973, further strengthening work was undertaken to cater for the B727-200 aircraft, with heavy aircraft pavements resealed in 1975 and 1987.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current terminal was constructed in 1969 and expanded in 1989 with the construction of the departure lounge. The terminal was extensively refurbished during 2000 at which time the departure lounge was integrated into the main building. 2010 saw an investment of $13 million to do a complete runway overlay and a terminal upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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