Sunshine Coast Airport

Today, we’re proud to announce the 18 recipients of Sunshine Coast Airport’s 2025 Community Support Fund. Each of these local groups have received up to $1,000 to help bring their community-focused initiatives to life. From youth sports, environmental conservation and fostering local connection, this year’s recipients are making a meaningful impact across our region. Sunshine Coast Airport CEO, Chris Mills said the airport team were inspired once again by the calibre of submissions and the passion shown by community groups. Read the full media release here and learn more about the Community Support Fund: http://bit.ly/4mB1A9F Coolum Surf Club Lights on the Lake University of the Sunshine Coast Bloomhill Cancer Care Sunshine Coast Aero Club Coolum Business and Tourism parkrun Caloundra District Netball Association currimundi catchment care group Sunshine Coast Council Peter Wallis - Wallis Media

This week, Sunshine Coast Airport celebrated NAIDOC Week with a lot of reflecting, learning, and honouring the rich cultures and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We were especially grateful to spend time with Mack and Choppy from Undumbi Culture, who shared their knowledge, stories, and wisdom with us. A big thank you to our terminal retailer Cater Care, who hosted a special morning tea in celebration of the vibrant culture and traditions of Australia’s First Nations peoples, including a unique taste of NAIDOC recipe: Old Man Saltbush and Mountain Pepperberry Seafood with Lemon Myrtle Aioli. NAIDOC Week is a powerful reminder that there's always more to learn and so much to be inspired by. #NAIDOCWeek 🖤💛❤️

Sunshine Coast Airport is proud to announce its official partnership with the 2026 Australian Deaf Games. Marking one year to go today, the Games will take place on the Sunshine Coast for the first time from 4–11 July 2026. This national multi-sport event will welcome over 1,200 deaf and hard of hearing athletes from across Australia, competing in 20 sports and participating in a dynamic program of social and cultural activities. Sunshine Coast Airport CEO, Chris Mills said this event showcased athletic prowess and fostered a sense of community, celebrating the achievements of deaf athletes. "It is one year from today until the opening ceremony and we are honoured to sponsor the 2026 Australian Deaf Games. “Our sponsorship reflects our desire to empower individuals of all abilities and promote a culture of inclusivity " said Mr Mills. As a key gateway to the Sunshine Coast, we are honoured to support an event that champions inclusion, community, and sporting excellence and look forward to welcoming participants and supporters in 2026. 🔗 Read the full media release here: https://lnkd.in/geXJhQSd Deaf Connect Garry West-Bail Kathryn Armfield Brett Casey Sunshine Coast Council Queensland Government

A small symbol making a big difference. Sunshine Coast Airport is now proudly part of the globally recognised Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program 🌻 Not all disabilities are visible and for some passengers, travel can come with additional challenges. By recognising the Sunflower symbol, our team is trained to offer extra support, understanding and care to those who may need it. Joining this initiative is an important step forward in making Sunshine Coast Airport a more accessible and compassionate space for our community and visitors alike. 🌻 Travellers can collect their free lanyard in the terminal from our Sunshine Ambassadors and Duty Terminal Coordinators. Tobias Flatley Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 🌻Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Australia & New Zealand Peter Wallis - Wallis Media

Kia Ora, Air New Zealand! 🇳🇿 Today Sunshine Coast Airport celebrated the return of Air New Zealand, marking the recommencement of its seasonal service from Auckland. This international service will operate three flights a week and deliver over 17,000 seats between the Sunshine Coast and Auckland. This year marks 12 incredible years of partnership with Air New Zealand, connecting thousands of travellers across the Tasman and strengthening ties between our two regions. Sunshine Coast Airport CEO, Chris Mills said the airline’s return was great news for the region – delivering significant benefits to tourism, business, and the broader local economy. 🔗 Read the full media release here: https://bit.ly/40gO69N Kathryn O'Brien Auckland Airport Visit Sunshine Coast Matt Stoeckel Tourism Noosa SHARON RAGUSE

Sunshine Coast Airport is proud to be growing our industry-first partnership with Cérge – removing barriers and making travel more inclusive for people with disability. As part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility, we’re investing in smart technology like Bluetooth tracking and a wheelchair database to help our team deliver personalised support across the airport journey. Travellers can now use Cérge to share key information about their disability in advance, allowing our staff and security teams to prepare for their arrival and provide meaningful, tailored assistance. Together with Cérge, we’re focused on making accessibility the standard, not the exception. Read the full media release here: http://bit.ly/44mYm2Q Chris Kerrisk Victoria Kerrisk Tobias Flatley Kate McCreery-Carr, IAP, GAICD Dane Cross

🌏 It’s World Environment Day, and with this year’s theme focused on reducing plastic pollution, Sunshine Coast Airport is proud to shine the spotlight on our partnership with Containers for Change QLD (COEX) ♻️ In March 2024, we introduced this program inside the Terminal and has since expanded across the entire airport precinct. It diverts eligible containers from landfill and into recycling, while raising funds for local community groups and supporting our broader sustainability goals. Thanks to the support of our local partner, The Change Exchange – Coolum Beach, we have diverted 128,104 containers so far - that's 86 tonnes of CO2 kept out of landfill! This initiative complements our recent collaborations with Simply Cups - Paper Cup Recycling Program and Plastic Free Coolum, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to waste reduction and carbon footprint minimisation. Together, we’re making every container count 🌿 👉 Read more about our sustainability efforts here: https://lnkd.in/eENxna8c

Sunshine Coast Airport is proud to announce our first major solar initiative is now officially up and running! ☀️ More than 320 solar panels have been installed on the Terminal roof, powering a 190.24kW system helping reduce energy consumption in the Terminal by a significant 17%. This is a huge step forward in our commitment to sustainability, supporting our goal to reach 50% renewable energy use by 2030. Harnessing sunlight to support sustainability is just one crucial step on our journey and energy projects like this will become increasingly important as the airport continues to grow. Read the full media release here: https://bit.ly/4jvaVgP Kate McCreery-Carr, IAP, GAICD Chris Mills Ecovantage Peter Wallis - Wallis Media

Sunshine Coast Airport is excited to announce an additional 49,000 seats on Sydney and Melbourne services, thanks to Jetstar Airways. This uplift in capacity will lead to a record 600,000 seats between July and October - the most in the airport’s history! The boost in seat capacity comes from a mix of increased flight frequency and larger aircraft on Sunshine Coast routes to Sydney and Melbourne. SCA CEO Chris Mills said: "Today’s announcement highlighted the growing demand for travel between the Sunshine Coast and the major capital cities."  A major win for travellers — whether you're a local planning a weekend escape or a southerner eager to soak up the best of the Sunshine Coast. Read the full media release here: https://bit.ly/4jQIcnD Lyle Brownscombe Visit Sunshine Coast Tourism Noosa Sunshine Coast Council

Interested in retailing your product at Sunshine Coast Airport? We’re looking for local businesses who are retail-ready to submit an Expression of Interest for consideration to be sold in-store. Submit yours here: https://lnkd.in/gaWguRYa