Regional Airports Program

What is the Regional Airports Program?

The Regional Airports Program is a grant opportunity to improve the safety and accessibility of airports or aerodromes in regional areas of Australia by assisting airport or aerodrome owners/operators to undertake essential works, promoting aviation safety and access for regional communities.

 

Background

The $100 million Regional Airports Program (the program) will run from 2019-20 to 2024-25. The program was announced as part of the 2019-20 Budget.

The Regional Airports Program provides grants to improve the safety and accessibility of airports and aerodromes in regional areas of Australia. It will support critical air infrastructure that will:

  • improve the safety of aircraft, operators and passengers using regional airports or aerodromes
  • facilitate improved delivery of essential goods and services such as food supplies, health care and passenger air services
  • improve the connectivity of Australia’s regions to domestic and global market opportunities
  • meet the operational requirements of aeromedical and other emergency services in the region.

 

Funding

There is a total of up to $29 million available for the Regional Airports Program Round 3. Grants will be from $20,000 to $5 million.

The grant amount will be up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs (grant percentage), unless the applicant (you) and a third party (could include State, Territory or local government or other non-government funding) are both contributing to eligible project costs, the grant amount will be up to 33.3 per cent of eligible project costs.

 

Eligible Projects

You must complete your project by 30 April 2025.

To be eligible for the Regional Airports Program, your activities must directly relate to the project and can include works to:

  • improve all weather capability of the aerodrome and aircraft safety
  • enhance aerodrome safety for aircraft operations
  • better enable night time operations.

You can use the Regional Airports Program funding for:

  • contractor costs
  • employee costs
  • aviation-safety related staff training
  • capital expenditure
  • materials.

 

Eligible Applicants

You can apply for the Regional Airports Program if you:

  • have an Australian business number (ABN)
  • are an owner and/or operator of an existing aerodrome or airport in a regional area in Australia

You must also be one of the following:

  • an entity incorporated in Australia (including incorporated trustees on behalf of a trust)
  • an Australian local government agency or body as defined in the Glossary at section 14 of the grant opportunity guidelines
  • an Australian state or territory government agency or body
  • a corporate Commonwealth entity
  • an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation that is registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth)

State agencies or other eligible entities may apply on behalf of aerodrome owners/operators. In such cases, the state agency or other eligible entity will be the lead applicant in a joint application and will be wholly responsible for the project, including administering, reporting and acquitting all project expenditure. Only the lead organisation can submit the application form and enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth.

 

Timing

Applications close 17 May 2022.

 

More Information

 

Regional Airports Program Round 2 Recipients

 
ApplicantState/ TerritoryAerodrome/ AirportProjectAustralian Government Funding
$ (GST exc)
KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCIL

NSW

KempseyConstruction of fauna exclusion fencing around runway 04/22 and the airside area260,857
BLAND SHIRE COUNCIL

NSW

West WyalongResurfacing the runway, resealing the taxiway and upgrading the runway lighting450,729
INVERELL SHIRE COUNCIL

NSW

InverellUpgrading the runway lighting, replacing the primary illuminated wind indicators and installing a backup generator278,288
ALBURY CITY COUNCIL

NSW

AlburyTaxiway, apron and drainage works and conversion of runway and threshold lights to light emitting diodes (LED)2,675,000
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

NSW

OrangeConstruction of a hardstand area to provide safe parking for emergency service and charter aircraft250,000
GRIFFITH CITY COUNCIL

NSW

GriffithResurfacing and line marking the main runway 06/24498,850
BERRIGAN SHIRE COUNCIL

NSW

TocumwalRunway resurfacing and renewal of line markings300,000
ARMIDALE REGIONAL COUNCIL

NSW

ArmidaleConstruction of an airside aircrew rest facility for emergency services, access gates, aircraft tie-downs and culvert upgrade300,000
LIVERPOOL PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL

NSW

QuirindiRepair and strengthen runway pavements298,731
TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL

NSW

TamworthReconstruction and sealing the taxiway delta pavement300,000
WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL

NSW

Wagga WaggaUpgrade lighting infrastructure to improve nightand low visibility operations1,737,000
EUROBODALLA SHIRE COUNCIL

NSW

Moruya AirportReconstruction, strengthening and widening thetaxiway to the hangar precinct300,000
NARRANDERA SHIRE COUNCIL

NSW

Narrandera/ LeetonConstruction of a sealed parallel taxiway and run-up bays, with associated line marking, lighting, signage and drainage works1,110,157
FEDERATION COUNCIL

NSW

CorowaReseal pavement, line mark and undertake drainageworks on runway 05/23295,210
DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL

NSW

DubboGeneral Aviation apron upgrade (stage 2) including heavy patching and sealing of apron and upgrading stormwater infrastructure300,000
NARRABRI SHIRE COUNCIL

NSW

NarabriReseal a section of the runway297,000
HAY SHIRE COUNCIL

NSW

HayPhase 2 project including heavy patching and resealing the taxiway and aprons, improving airside drainage and completion of animal proof fencing279,904
SNOWY MOUNTAINS AIRPORT CORPORATION PTY LTD

NSW

Snowy MountainsRunway surface repair, replacing damaged visual aids and repainting line marking on the apron area20,838
BEGA VALLEY SHIRE COUNCIL

NSW

MerimbulaConstruction of a new taxiway and apron area2,175,000
COWRA SHIRE COUNCIL

NSW

CowraInstallation of apron flood lighting and poles, a PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) system and taxiway drainage works260,000
PORT MACQUARIE HASTINGS COUNCIL

NSW

Port MacquarieConstruction of an airside covered walkway to protect passenger and patients while boarding300,000
BATHURST REGIONAL COUNCIL

NSW

BathurstReseal existing pavements and security access improvements300,000
NARROMINE SHIRE COUNCIL

NSW

NarromineConstruction of a new taxiway, reseal the existingtaxiways and apron area, tree removal and water supply upgrade389,000
LISMORE CITY COUNCIL

NSW

LismoreConstruction of a dedicated run-up bay to improve safety300,000
NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

NT

HughesReconstruct the sealed runway to accommodateaerial firefighting aircraft600,000
NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

MontoConstruction of new animal-proof fencing and removal of old fencing290,000
TABLELANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

AthertonRestoration works at the northern end of therunway and replacement of markers and navigational aids48,156
NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

GayndahConstruction of new animal-proof fencing and removal of old fencing295,000
NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

MundubberaConstruction of new animal-proof fencing andremoval of old fencing290,000
CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

MondooAerodrome fencing upgrade170,000
BUNDABERG REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

BundabergAirport lighting and apron pavement upgrade280,000
NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

EidsvoldConstruction of new animal-proof fencing and removal of old fencing290,000
SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

Warwick and StanthorpeCompletion of a range of safety upgrades at Warwick and Stanthorpe aerodromes, including staff training, fencing, lighting, removal of vegetation and works to glider runway276,360
CHARTERS TOWERS REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

Charters TowersWiden the airstrip, realigning the perimeterfencing, removing safety hazards, improving tie down areas and providingtraining for Airport Reporting Officers400,000
WHITSUNDAY REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

BowenLighting upgrade and installation of fencing to reduce wildlife hazards285,175
SOUTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

KingaroyRemove the existing lighting and reinstate with new compliant lighting266,878
TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

MillmerranResurfacing the sealed runway, apron and taxiway and installation of emergency lighting265,950
TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

PittsworthRunway pavement upgrade and installation of solar emergency lights264,150
WESTERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL

QLD

DalbySafety upgrades including construction of securityfencing, taxiways and apron works300,000
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT AUGUSTA

SA

Port AugustaReseal the apron area and upgrade the airport runway lighting320,000
KINGSTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

SA

Kingston SEReplacement and upgrade of the old airport lighting control system, extension and reseal of apron and taxiway to create a designated helicopter landing area264,941
THE FLINDERS RANGES COUNCIL

SA

HawkerResealing and renewing line marking on the runway,taxiway and apron298,600
RENMARK PARINGA COUNCIL

SA

RenmarkRe-sheet Runway 18/36275,000
YORKE PENINSULA COUNCIL

SA

MaitlandReseal and line mark the airstrip220,000
COPPER COAST COUNCIL

SA

Copper CoastCertification works to allow for a GPS arrivalprocess to be installed and implemented to allow all-weather landing30,000
COORONG DISTRICT COUNCIL

SA

MeningieInstallation of wildlife-proof fencing to improve safety88,000
THE FLINDERS RANGES COUNCIL

SA

QuornSeal the runway, taxiway and apron for all weather use231,600
PORT PIRIE REGIONAL COUNCIL

SA

Port PirieReplace the existing runway lighting with a new LED lighting system300,000
COMAK PTY. LTD.

SA

Murray BridgeExtension and sealing of main runway, taxiway and hard standing area610,755
DISTRICT COUNCIL OF GRANT

SA

Mount GambierConstruction of a new taxiway80,000
BREAK O’DAY COUNCIL

TAS

St HelensConstruction of new animal-proof fencing and removal of old fencing90,000
BREAK O’DAY COUNCIL

TAS

St HelensRe-sheeting the gravel runway70,000
BURNIE AIRPORT CORPORATION PTY LTD on behalf of THE TRUSTEE FOR BURNIE AIRPORT CORPORATION UNIT TRUST

TAS

BurnieInstallation of a new LED runway lighting system272,750
WARRNAMBOOL CITY COUNCIL

VIC

WarrnamboolSeal and line-mark runway 04/22267,300
SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE COUNCIL

VIC

HamiltonUndertake works to maintain Hamilton Airport’sCode 3 compliance on Runway 17/35300,000
YARRIAMBIACK SHIRE COUNCIL

VIC

HopetounConstruction of new security and animal-proof fencing and access gates, removal of old fencing135,450
GLENELG SHIRE COUNCIL

VIC

PortlandReplace security fencing and access gates to main RPT apron250,000
GREATER BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL

VIC

BendigoConstruction of a helicopter stand and fuel truck area300,000
NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE COUNCIL

VIC

StawellLED lighting upgrade and General Aviation apron reseal300,000
COLAC OTWAY SHIRE

VIC

ColacStage 2 upgrade to extend the sealed taxiway and create a new entrance for emergency services use, fencing and lighting works290,000
WANGARATTA RURAL CITY COUNCIL

VIC

WangarattaConstruction of new animal-proof fencing and removal of old fencing256,536
HORSHAM RURAL CITY COUNCIL

VIC

HorshamReconstruction of apron pavement285,750
HINDMARSH SHIRE COUNCIL

VIC

NhillInstallation of PAPI Lights and wind socks, construction of a concrete hard stand for fire bombers and replacement of water tank200,000
BACCHUS MARSH AERODROME MANAGEMENT INC.

VIC

Bacchus MarshRunway and taxiway reseal143,614
EAST GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL

VIC

BairnsdaleUpgrade the airport water system to support emergency services220,000
MILDURA AIRPORT PTY LTD

VIC

MilduraReplacement of runway, taxiway and wind sock lighting298,000
MOORABOOL SHIRE COUNCIL

VIC

Bacchus MarshImprove the safety of the drainage system and widen the northern taxi lane258,517
SWAN HILL RURAL CITY COUNCIL

VIC

Swan Hill RegionalStage 2 upgrade including sealing the runway, taxiway and apron area, installation of aircraft monitoring and counting system and lighting to the runway and apron658,000
MOIRA SHIRE COUNCIL

VIC

YarrawongaTaxiway compliance works300,000
WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

VIC

YarramInstallation of security and animal-proof fencing300,000
SHIRE OF NARROGIN

WA

NarroginConstruction of a new asphalt hardstand for Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft parking69,554
SHIRE OF MINGENEW

WA

MingenewCompletion of a range of upgrades to support RFDS and fire-fighting operations including widening the airstrip, installation of solar lights and eFlares and sealing the refill area241,000
SHIRE OF MOORA

WA

MooraRunway and taxiway works and installation of water storage tanks, pumps and manifold to support aerial fire-fighting operations300,000
SHIRE OF BOYUP BROOK

WA

Boyup BrookInstallation of animal proof-fencing70,822
SHIRE OF AUGUSTA MARGARET RIVER

WA

AugustaLanding area upgrade to enable safer and more efficient circulation of water bombers when refilling and refuelling295,000
CITY OF BUNBURY

WA

BunburyReseal runway, replacement of Illuminated Wind indicator and installation of starter extension lighting202,449
CITY OF ALBANY

WA

AlbanyConstruct an emergency aircraft parking apron299,200
SHIRE OF WONGAN- BALLIDU

WA

Wongan HillsExpand the helipad and apron, widen the taxiway, fencing, drainage works and construction of a patient shelter300,000
SHIRE OF CUNDERDIN

WA

CunderdinAirfield lighting upgrade300,000
SHIRE OF WYALKATCHEM

WA

WyalkatchemRunway resealing and line marking294,443
CITY OF BUSSELTON

WA

BusseltonConstruction of a dedicated emergency services precinct with apron for RFDS operations188,665
SHIRE OF WAGIN

WA

WaginSealing of the north/south runway298,755
SHIRE OF NARROGIN

WA

NarroginSealing the existing gravel runway201,390
SHIRE OF DENMARK

WA

DenmarkInstallation of animal proof fencing and access gates61,900
CITY OF BUSSELTON

WA

BusseltonInstallation of perimeter fencing to general aviation hanger precinct23,235
SHIRE OF BEVERLEY

WA

BeverleyUpgrade and re-seal of the runway156,836
CITY OF GREATER GERALDTON

WA

GeraldtonUpgrade the perimeter fencing71,700
SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN

WA

Jurien BayConstruction of a centrally located taxiway212,500
CITY OF BUSSELTON

WA

BusseltonExpansion of the central apron88,100
Total29,588,595

 

Regional Airports Program Round 1 Recipients

 

 
ApplicantStateAerodrome/sProjectCmth Funding
$ (GST exc)
SNOWY VALLEYS COUNCILNSWTumutSeal taxiway and apron, drainage, fencing upgrade$152,984
KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCIL NSWKempseyRepair cracking and pavement failure to GA apron along with minor widening and pavement repair of taxiway and new line marking. $327,928
ALPINE SHIRE COUNCILVICMount BeautyLengthen and widen runway, upgrade lights, drainage and helicopter apron$1,555,910
CITY OF ALBANYWAAlbanyResurface runway, taxiway and apron.$1,666,000
SHIRE OF QUAIRADINGWAQuairadingResurface the apron taxiway$38,484
DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ORROROO CARRIETONSAOrrorooUpgrade of Airstrip, fencing and lighting works.$55,055
THE FLINDERS RANGES COUNCILSAQuornFencing upgrade, installation of illuminated windsock$56,750
WHITSUNDAY REGIONAL COUNCILQLDBowenresurfacing of the runway, repair of turning nodes and cracks$250,000
NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE COUNCILVICStwellFencing upgrade, taxiway works, related smaller safety works$300,000
MOUNT HOTHAM SKIING COMPANY PTY LTDVICMount HothamResurface of the Runway and new line marking$164,350
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WHYALLASAWhyallaMain runway extensions, new taxiway and apron, cross runway sealing$2,455,000
HORSHAM RURAL CITY COUNCILVICHorshamapron lighting upgrade$105,591
DISTRICT COUNCIL OF LOXTON WAIKERIESALoxton and WaikerieAll weather access Airstrip upgrades$132,266
PORT MACQUARIE HASTINGS COUNCILNSWPort MacquarieConstruct a taxiway parallel to the runway, Apron and existing taxiways will be resurfaced $3,538,260
GLENELG SHIRE COUNCILVICPortlandResealing of the runway, taxi, apron and hangar asphalted areas$991,973
NARRANDERA SHIRE COUNCILNSWNarrandera LeetonResealing of runway, taxiway and parking areas$475,000
NARRANDERA SHIRE COUNCILNSWNarrandera LeetonApron lighting upgrade.$60,000
NARRANDERA SHIRE COUNCILNSWNarrandera LeetonAerodrome fencing upgrade$218,775
UPPER HUNTER SHIRE COUNCILNSWSconeRunway reconstruction and resealing and taxiway and apron extensions and upgrades$3,000,000
YORKE PENINSULA COUNCILSAMinlatonSeal runway along with associated line markings and other infrastructure$825,000
MID-WESTERN REGIONAL COUNCILNSWMudgeeRepair and reseal runway$308,220
NARRABRI SHIRE COUNCILNSWNarrabriSealing of apron$299,392
GREATER SHEPPARTON CITY COUNCILVICSheppartonRestoration of the northern taxiway; construction of a larger taxiway$452,000
JAMESTOWN FLYING GROUP INCORPORATEDSAJamestownExtend and sealing the runway to include a taxiway and seal refuelling area$20,500
EDWARD RIVER COUNCILNSWDeniliquinRunway Strengthening and lengthening, drainage, lighting and line marking$2,500,000
SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCILQLDWarwick and StanthorpeResealing $319,035
SHIRE OF DANDARAGANWAJurien Baynew taxiway, linemarking and lighting$39,950
SWAN HILL RURAL CITY COUNCILVICSwan HillStrengthen runway, extend taxiway and aircraft parking$1,223,412
BEGA VALLEY SHIRE COUNCILNSWMerimbulaOverlay existing runway, extend runway, improve infrastructure including taxiways$4,500,000
BATHURST REGIONAL COUNCILNSWBathurstConstruction of a new taxiway, flood management works and taxiway lighting$500,000
GLADSTONE AIRPORT CORPORATIONQLDGladstoneDrainage works$722,372
GLADSTONE AIRPORT CORPORATIONQLDGladstoneResealing and redesign of the northern apron, linemarking$876,121
GLADSTONE AIRPORT CORPORATIONQLDGladstoneRejuvenation of runway$136,750
DISTRICT COUNCIL OF GRANTSAMount GambierAnimal proof fencing upgrade$85,140
COLAC OTWAY SHIREVicColacConstruction of sealed new taxiway$112,500
TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCILNSWTamworthAirside LED lighting and Charter apron upgrade$1,375,000
MIKE GRIBBLE PTY. LTD.VICBenambraSealing Runway$110,000
HAY SHIRE COUNCILNSWHayResheeting of the runway, provision of gable markers, cones and windsocks and purchase of FOD sweeper$237,176
GILGANDRA COUNCILNSWGilgandraRunway lighting upgrade$83,159
BERRIGAN SHIRE COUNCILNSWTocumwalAerodrome fencing upgrade$150,000
AERO LINE PTY LTDWAWhite GumExtend and reseal runway, additional aircraft parking, fencing upgrade$188,000
DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCILNSWDubboPatching, resealing and linemarking$250,000
BALLARAT CITY COUNCILVICBallaratExtend and strengthen runway$5,000,000
CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS SHIRE COUNCILVICMaryboroughAerodrome Fencing upgrade$68,585
WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCILVICYarramNew helipad, fencing upgrade, generator, automated weather information service and electrical upgrade$37,500
INVERELL SHIRE COUNCILNSWInverellEnhancing Aerodrome Safety with Navigational aids through installation of automated weather information service$136,634
MOIRA SHIRE COUNCILVICYarrawongaAerodrome lighting upgrade$137,500
INVERELL SHIRE COUNCILNSWInverellAerodrome fencing upgrade$81,048
SHIRE OF MANJIMUPWAManjimupRESA gradient earthworks$38,000
GLENAMPLE AIR PTY LTDVICGreat Ocean RoadWiden runway, new taxiway and install visual safety equipment$700,000
THE TRUSTEE FOR LEONGATHA AERODROME USERS UNIT TRUSTVICLeongathaReseal runway, taxiways and apron to provide all weather access$975,950
PARKES SHIRE COUNCILNSWPeak Hill, Trundle and TullamoreReplace gable markers and windsocks.  Patching of runways as required$27,869
CITY OF GREATER GERALDTONWAGeraldtonRunway 08/26 Surface Renewal$70,000
EAST GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCILVICOrbostAirfield ground lighting upgrade$118,468
GUNNEDAH SHIRE COUNCILNSWGunnedahAerodrome fencing upgrade, runway lighting upgrade and line marking$198,000
COPPER COAST COUNCILSACopper CoastReseal taxiways, aircraft parking and emergency services section along with flood mitigation works.$104,000
GREATER BENDIGO CITY COUNCILVICBendigoRPT apron expansion and strengthening and run-up area development.$465,000
NARROMINE SHIRE COUNCILNSWNarromineLighting upgrade, installation of Secondary Illuminated Wind Indicator and fencing upgrade. $419,750
SHIRE OF TOWONGVICCorryongProvision of 24 hour self service fuel facility to assist medical and firefighting air services in the area.$262,000
ARMIDALE REGIONAL COUNCILNSWArmidaleDrainage upgrade, provision of a break-down area on RPT apron; installation of a re-fuelling apron; taxi and installation of an all-weather access from GA area to gate, and installation of apron floodlighting.$1,227,000
   TOTAL$ 41,217,096     

 

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