Cairns Airport’s transformative $60 million Eastern Aviation Precinct will provide purpose-built and resilient aviation infrastructure to cement the region as Australia’s northern gateway.

Our proximity to Asia’s growing aviation markets is unparalleled, presenting a significant advantage as airlines continue to adopt new long-range, narrowbody aircraft. These aircraft can fly directly to Cairns from a raft of Asian markets, but do not have the range to service many other Australian airports.

The one-of-a-kind Eastern Aviation Precinct will maximise opportunities for key existing industries and exciting, emerging sectors.

Eastern Aviation Precinct

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST


1. Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
Expressions of Interest are now being sought for the development, management and operation of a state-of-the-art MRO facility at the Eastern Aviation Precinct. The global aviation MRO market is valued at $123 billion, projected to $203 billion by 2032. Cairns Airport is uniquely positioned to strengthen and grow Australia’s MRO industry. 

2. Development + Investment
Cairns Airport invites Expressions of Interest from property developers, investors, operators, and consortia with expertise in helicopter, general aviation, and freight and logistics sectors to collaborate on purpose-built facilities within the Eastern Aviation Precinct. This is an opportunity to shape the future of aviation in Australia.

Find out more below.

Eastern Aviation Precinct Overview

Expressions of Interest