Mildura Airport

Mildura Airport (IATA: MQL, ICAO: YMIA) is located 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) southwest of Mildura, Victoria, Australia. It is the busiest regional airport in Victoria, the 32nd busiest Australian airport and has twice been named Australia's Rural Airport of the Year.

During World War II it was taken over by the Royal Australian Air Force as RAAF Base Mildura.

QantasLink (De-Havilland Dash 8 400) and Regional Express (Saab 340) offer scheduled air services. Virgin Australia (Embraer ERJ-190 & Boeing 737-800) began the first scheduled jet service from 13 October 2008. It is also home to Cobden Air and the Mildura Aero Club.

It's terminal facilities are currently undergoing a $6.4 million dollar revamp to cater for the extra demand placed upon the airport in recent years, which will include more gates, a bigger terminal, and a proper arrivals area with baggage conveyor. Work began in September 2012, and the current passenger area's within the airport are mostly temporary, with Hire car companies operating out of shipping containers in the carpark.

Read more about Mildura Airport:  Airlines and Destinations, Operations

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