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Whyalla Airport cleared for take-off after vital upgrade completion
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
An investment of more than $30 million to upgrade one of South Australia’s most important airports has been completed, allowing vital services to the Whyalla region to continue.
Funded by the Australian ($16.2 million) and State ($13.8 million) governments, the upgrade strengthened the airport’s runway to allow larger aircraft to service the region.
Whyalla City Council funded an additional $2.4 million of the works, which also included replacing the existing airfield lighting system.
The completion of works will allow new 74-seat Q400 aircraft to operate on Whyalla routes, allowing for faster flight times and increased passenger numbers.
The State Government recently established the Whyalla Special Economic Zone to drive local industry involvement in government projects, such as the Whyalla Airport runway upgrade.
Delivered by Fulton Hogan, the project used 90 per cent local construction materials and utilised a total workforce of approximately 234 people, 110 of whom were Whyalla locals.