Published on 19 February 2026
Council has endorsed a small update to airport fees to help ensure the ongoing safe and reliable operation of the island’s airport.
The proposed changes were publicly exhibited from 20 November to 19 December 2025, allowing community members the opportunity to provide feedback. One submission was received during this period and reviewed, and Council thanks the community member who took the time to contribute.
Following this process, the updated fees were formally approved at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 4 February 2026.
The change introduces a new inhours Flight Operations fee, which reflects the real cost of safely managing aircraft arrivals and departures. Each flight requires trained airport staff on duty to carry out safety checks and procedures, and this fee helps ensure those services can continue without reducing funding for essential airport maintenance.
The new in-hours Flight Operations fee is $45 per hour, or part thereof, per officer, for provision of Unicom and Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO).
For passengers, the impact is small. Based on current travel numbers, the cost increase is estimated at around $1.44 per ticket.
The existing out-of-hours Flight Operations Fee definition was amended as part of this improvement, but no change to the out-of-hours fee has been made.
Council remains committed to balancing safety, sustainability and affordability while supporting essential transport links to and from Norfolk Island.
A full list of Council’s fees and charges is available on Council’s website under the Corporate Finance tab: Fees and Charges