Port Lincoln Airport
The Port Lincoln Airport is located 14 kilometres north of the City of Port Lincoln.
The airport is an important gateway to southern Eyre Peninsula and the City of Port Lincoln with regular passenger services between Port Lincoln and Adelaide operated by Rex Airlines and QantasLink.
The airport has in the vicinity of 13,500 aircraft movements and approximately 168,000 passengers, making this the busiest regional airport in South Australia.
Aerodrome Infrastructure
The Port Lincoln Airport has a three-runway configuration:
Runway 01/19 is 1,499 m long and 30 m wide, with a sealed/asphalt surface. It is the primary runway for RPT and instrument operations.
Runway 05/23 is 1,275 m long and 30 m wide, with a gravel surface. It is primarily used for light and general aviation.
Runway 15/33 is 1,450 m long and 30 m wide, with a gravel surface. It is used for general aviation and may support RPT operations, subject to operating conditions.
Runway 01/19 is the principal sealed runway and is equipped with runway lighting and supports instrument approach procedures. Current Airservices information identifies the airport's published procedures including GNSS/RNP approaches for Runways 01 and 19.
The airport also has sealed taxiway infrastructure, aircraft aprons, aircraft parking areas, airside roads, visual navigation aids and associated lighting. The RPT apron is designed to accommodate multiple regional passenger aircraft.
Comprehensive pilot information is published in the AirServices Australia En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA), for full details please click here.
Advertising Opportunities
Lower Eyre Council is excited to offer new promotional options for local businesses with the release of a new Port Lincoln Airport Advertising Opportunities Prospectus.
The Port Lincoln Airport is a highly valued community asset for the Lower Eyre Peninsula and offers a diverse range of advertising opportunities dispersed throughout the terminal and surrounds. From check-in through to the departure lounge and baggage reclaim, advertisers can select placements where their target audience’s attention is most focused. With a total of 83,944 arriving and 84,866 departing passengers in 2025/26, there is a unique opportunity for local businesses to increase brand visibility and connect with travellers through targeted advertising.
Download the Advertising Prospectus
Port Lincoln Airport Management Authority
The Port Lincoln Airport is proudly owned and operated by Lower Eyre Council.
Following a comprehensive review Council established the Port Lincoln Airport Management Authority (PLAMA) in 2025 to oversee airport operations and provide strategic advice on airport and aviation matters (including the Coffin Bay and Cummins Airstrips).
The former owner/operator model served its purpose well, but the business of managing airports and aviation is an increasingly complex environment requiring additional resources and specialist skills and experience across a range of domains, reflecting the diverse nature of contemporary airport operations and the dynamism of the aviation sector. The review considered a range of studies, research, benchmarking and investigations. The model operates under Section 42 of the South Australian Local Government Act.
The purpose and objectives of the Port Lincoln Airport Management Authority are to ensure:
- Port Lincoln Airport increases the return on investment for Lower Eyre Council (LEC) ratepayers and community.
- Port Lincoln Airport is independently financially viable.
- Cost effective and reliable travel for locals and an emerging tourism industry.
- The Airport will be a strategic driver of economic growth by strengthening connectivity and accessibility of the broader region to increase investment and economic growth.
- Operate under a governance model that enables a greater level of commercial focus by allowing flexibility in decision making to ensure financial sustainability.
The Charter of the Port Lincoln Airport Management Authority is available here.
Conditions of Use
The Port Lincoln Airport’s Conditions of Use apply to all airlines and aircraft operators who use Port Lincoln Airport unless we have agreed different conditions with any such airline or aircraft operator. The Conditions of Use outline clear roles and responsibilities for all airlines and aircraft operators using the airport. The Conditions of Use can be downloaded here.
Contact
For general or operational airport enquiries, contact the airport office on (08) 8684 3400.
For airport emergencies only, contact the duty Reporting Officer on 0428 762 106.
Airport Services
- Flights Flights
- Hire Car and Taxi Services Hire Car and Taxi Services
- Terminal Terminal
- Parking Parking
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Aviation Services Aviation Services
- Comments and Feedback Comments and Feedback
For flight bookings, schedules, changes, baggage enquiries and travel arrangements, please contact your airline directly.
Rex Airlines
Bookings can be made directly via www.rex.com.au or with any local travel agent.
Rex Airlines contact details: 13 17 13
QantasLink
Bookings can be made directly via www.qantas.com.au or with any local travel agent.
QantasLink contact details: 13 13 13
Car Hire
Car hire desks are located in the terminal. Travellers are encouraged to book in advance directly with their preferred provider. The below providers are available at Port Lincoln Airport.
Taxi Services
Taxi and pre-booked shuttle services are available between Port Lincoln Airport and surrounding areas. Availability may be limited at peak times, so passengers are encouraged to book ahead.
Des’s Cabs
Call 08 8682 1222 or 13 33 77 or Book Online
Suburban Taxis Port Lincoln
Call 08 8683 0888 or Book Online
Port Lincoln Airport Shuttle Service
Call to book 0428 830 608
Terminal
ATM - Provided by Cummins District Community Bank: Bendigo Bank
Eyre Lounge café
Eyre Lounge is a licensed café located inside the terminal, offering food and drinks for passengers and visitors. Trading hours are scheduled around passenger flights and may change.
Visit Eyre Lounge on Facebook.
Port Lincoln Airport offers short-stay drop-off and pick-up, general parking and secure parking.
Drop-off and pick-up
The drop-off and pick-up lane is for immediate passenger collection and drop-off only. The maximum stay is three minutes.
General car park
The first two hours are free. After two hours, the daily rate is $8.50. Paid parking is for up to 12 days only.
Secure car park
Secure parking is available in the lock-up compound. Spaces cannot be pre-booked or guaranteed and are allocated on a first-available basis.
To arrange access, contact Port Lincoln Aviation Ground Force on 0473 445 650 or speak with your airline at check-in. If arranging access at check-in, please arrive at least one hour before your scheduled departure.
| Secure Carpark | Fees | General Carpark | Fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 Days | $19.00 | First 2 Hours | $0.00 | ||
| 4-7 Days | $37.00 | Daily Rate | $8.50 | ||
| 8-14 Days | $55.00 | ||||
| 15-30 Days | $73.00 | ||||
| 6 Months | $299.00 | ||||
| 12 Months | $504.00 |
Three electric vehicle charging stations are available in the general car park at Port Lincoln Airport.
Council has supported the installations to tie in with Council's environmental / carbon emission reduction initiatives and to support the development of the sustainability plan priority identified in Council's Strategic Plan 2024-34.
Aircraft Charter - 0428 842 092 (Lincoln Air Charter)
Aircraft Maintenance Facilities - 0428 170 653 (Tuna City Aviation)
Aircraft Refueling Service - 0448 874 251 (World Fuel Services)
Flight Operations Approval Form
A Flight Operations Approval is required for all non-scheduled aircraft operations (open and closed charters) operating from Port Lincoln Airport with a MTOW greater than 5,700 kg or requiring apron parking in bays 1-4.
Please complete the form and submit it to aoo@lec.sa.gov.au at least one business day prior to the intended operation.
Visitor Identification Card (VIC) - Preregistration Form
This form is for visitors requiring temporary access to secure areas of Port Lincoln Airport who do not hold a valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
You are not eligible for a VIC if your ASIC application has been refused, or your current ASIC is suspended or cancelled.
A VIC can be issued for a maximum of 28 days in any 12-month period, commencing from the date of your first VIC.
Please complete the preregistration form and submit it to aoo@lec.sa.gov.au prior to your visit.
Preregistration does not guarantee the issue of a VIC.
Send us an enquiry or provide feedback
For general enquiries, feedback, compliments or complaints about Port Lincoln Airport please complete the online enquiry form. Please do not use the form for emergencies.
For flight bookings, changes, delays or baggage enquiries, please contact your airline directly.