Queenstown Airport is flying high, thanks to a surge in visitors.

It's been named Large Airport of the Year at the national awards - with judges praising its strong safety record, commercial success, and community engagement.

They were also impressed with its new end-of-runway safety system.

Chief operating officer Todd Grace says the airport's seen strong growth since Covid.

He says they're the only airport in New Zealand operating back past pre-Covid levels.

LISTEN ABOVE

Queenstown Airport is flying high, thanks to a surge in visitors.
It's been named Large Airport of the Year at the national awards - with judges praising its strong safety record, commercial success, and community engagement.
They were also impressed with its new end-of-runway safety system.
Chief operating officer Todd Grace says the airport's seen strong growth since Covid.
He says they're the only airport in New Zealand operating back past pre-Covid levels.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Todd Grace: Queenstown Airport chief operating officer on the airport being named as the best in the country

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/2e21f9a4-0c00-4ee2-81b3-b370005fe587/transcript

Advertisement