Geraldton Airport Statistics

Published 15 July 2026 · Updated 8 Sept 2026

Geraldton Airport (GET) is the primary airport for Western Australia's Mid West region, connecting Geraldton to Perth and supporting the mining industry through fly-in fly-out operations and emergency services.

How many passengers pass through Geraldton Airport each year?

Geraldton Airport handles over 100,000 passengers annually.

In 2025, it served 129,372 passengers, setting a new annual record.
In 2019, the airport handled 106,693 passengers before the pandemic.
Passenger traffic dropped sharply to 42,320 in 2020 (a 60% decline) and recovered to 75,057 in 2021.
Recovery continued with 80,206 passengers in 2022, 95,314 in 2023 and 118,979 in 2024.

Bar chart of annual passenger volume at Geraldton Airport, 2017-2025, dropping to 42.3K in 2020 then rising to a record 129.4K in 2025. — Annual passenger volume at Geraldton Airport, 2017–2025.

What is the total number of aircraft operations at Geraldton Airport each year?

Geraldton Airport supports a mix of regular passenger transport (RPT) services, general aviation, charter flights and occasional military operations.

In 2025, the airport recorded 2,740 RPT aircraft movements, a slight decrease from 2,786 movements in 2024.
In 2019, there were approximately 1,714 movements.
Operations fell to 753 in 2020, the lowest during the pandemic.
Recovery fluctuated with 1,230 movements in 2021, 1,061 in 2022 and 1,747 in 2023.

Bar chart of annual RPT aircraft operations at Geraldton Airport, 2017-2025, falling to 753 in 2020 then rising to about 2,786 in 2024. — Annual Regular Public Transport aircraft operations at Geraldton Airport, 2017–2025.

Which airlines operate the most flights out of Geraldton Airport?

Two carriers currently operate at Geraldton Airport, with services divided between QantasLink and the regional operator Nexus.

Qantas/QantasLink remains the long-standing operator on the Geraldton–Perth route.
Nexus Airlines began Geraldton services in July 2023, adding competition on the Geraldton–Perth route and operating regional links through Karratha, Port Hedland and Broome using Dash 8 Q400 aircraft rather than Fokker jets¹.

What are the busiest routes from Geraldton Airport?

The Geraldton-Perth (RPT) route is by far the busiest, accounting for approximately 94% of scheduled passenger traffic.

Both QantasLink and Nexus operate daily services on this route, which handled 121,934 revenue passengers in 2025².

How much cargo does Geraldton Airport handle annually?

Geraldton Airport handles limited air cargo compared to major freight hubs, with no dedicated cargo flights.

Most freight is carried in the belly hold of passenger aircraft or moved by road.
Annual RPT cargo volumes are either negligible or not reported in Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) data.
Some mining and military cargo is transported via charter flights, but volumes remain low.

What are the main causes of flight disruptions at Geraldton Airport?Winter weather conditions, including fog and high winds, are the primary causes of delays and cancellations, especially between June and August.
Mechanical issues can also cause occasional disruptions due to the limited number of daily flights.
Since nearly all flights connect through Perth, delays at Perth Airport directly impact Geraldton.
Operational issues such as crew scheduling and aircraft positioning may also affect services.

What expansion projects are planned for Geraldton Airport?

Geraldton Airport is implementing several infrastructure and sustainability projects as part of its 2030 master plan.

Aircraft Microgrid Project: A fully renewable energy microgrid, approved and funded, aims to make the airport carbon-neutral by 2030¹.
General Aviation Apron Rejuvenation: Resurfacing of the secondary runway and general aviation apron has been planned¹.
Terminal and Security Upgrades: Planned improvements include upgraded security screening, enhanced IT systems and expanded parking, with completion targeted for 2025–26¹.
Airport Master Plan Update: Planning efforts continue to guide future growth through 2030¹.

What is the safety record at Geraldton Airport?

No major safety incidents involving passenger aircraft have been reported at Geraldton Airport in recent years.

The airport maintains a strong safety record through regular emergency drills, including the 2023 "Wing Span" exercise.
All operations comply with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations.
The airport’s simple layout, with a single main runway and mainly turboprop flights, contributes to its safety performance.

References

City of Greater Geraldton Airport Management Reports · airport.cgg.wa.gov.au ↑ b c d e
Australian Airports Traffic Data · bitre.gov.au ↑