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Next round of regional aviation funding now open

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

Regional public airports and aerodromes are encouraged to apply for funding for improvements in 2023-24, with Round Eight of the South Australian Support Regional Aviation Program now open.

The South Australian Government-funded program awards grants of up to $100,000 towards projects which focus on improving regional airport infrastructure.

Projects can include upgrades such as:

  • Sealing or resealing of runways, taxiways, and aprons
  • Upgrading fencing, lighting, and electrical systems
  • Extending and upgrading terminal facilities
  • Replacing items such as Wind Direction Indicators.

Round Seven grants have been awarded to projects being delivered in 2022-23 at the Port Lincoln Airport, Kingston Aerodrome, Tumby Bay Aerodrome, Yorketown Airstrip and Booleroo Centre Aerodrome.

Application forms and guidelines for submissions can be found at www.dit.sa.gov.au/regional_aviation_funding

Applications close on Tuesday, 28 February 2023.