Bendigo Airport (Victoria)

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Bendigo Airport is a regional airport located in East Bendigo, 2.7 NM northeast of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The airport handles QantasLink flights to Sydney and is a base for Ambulance Victoria's HEMS 3 helicopter.

History

In 2017, Bendigo Airport was upgraded with a new 1.6 km north-south runway, new taxiway system, new lighting and signage. In December 2019, QantasLink announced it would operate regular passenger transport flights to Sydney with flights commencing in March 2019. The flights operated for 12 months before being suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Flights resumed in December 2020. In 2022, construction on a new terminal building commenced with the works to deliver a new, larger building with a check-in foyer, cafe, departure gates and provision for a security screening area. The first stage of the new terminal development opened in June 2023 with the old terminal building demolished shortly after. The completed airport terminal opened in April 2024.

Facilities

Bendigo Airport has a modern terminal building which is located on the western side. The airport has 25 private hangars for small aircraft. The hangars are located at the north of the terminal.

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