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Welcome to

Gladstone Airport

Your gateway to the Gladstone Region

Safety & Security

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Security Screening

  • Screening is required for all passengers, friends, and loved ones before entering the sterile area (departure lounge).
  • Personal effects will be x-rayed, and individuals must pass through a body scanner.
  • Random checks for explosives are conducted for added security.
  • Refer to your airline for specific baggage information.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. For more information, use the following links

Unattended Baggage

Please do not leave your baggage unattended in public areas, as it will be considered suspicious. Clearly tag all your belongings with your contact details and destination on the outside. Airlines provide luggage tags for this purpose, which are available at the check-in counters. Make sure to pack your own bags and never carry items on board an aircraft for others.

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Can I Pack that

Safety and Security (ADD)

Dangerous Goods

Please do not carry any flammable liquids, gases, explosives and other dangerous goods with you in your luggage.

Items of this nature are not permitted on the aircraft as they have the capacity to pose a significant risk to the the health and safety of all passengers when transported by air. Security staff will remove items of this nature when detected.

Further information on dangerous goods can be found by downloading the CASA Can I pack that? App or by visiting this webpage and searching for items in the search bar.

 

Prohibited Items in Carry-on Luggage

Some items are prohibited because they are a security risk. You cannot carry them beyond the security screening point or on board an aircraft. These include weapons and some common household items and sporting goods as people can use them as a weapon or to cause harm to a person or an aircraft.

This includes replicas or imitations of weapons. You may need to surrender prohibited items at the security screening check point.

For more information please see “Carry-on Baggage

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Security Related Threats

What is a Security Threat?
Security threats include:

  • Suspicious or unattended items
  • Unauthorised access to restricted areas
  • Aggressive or disruptive behaviour
  • Threats, hoaxes, or suspicious communications
  • Illegal drone activity near the airport

 

If You See Something, Say Something
Please report anything unusual to airport staff or security immediately. Do not touch unattended items. In emergencies, call 000.

Help Keep the Airport Safe

  • Always follow staff instructions
  • Never leave baggage unattended
  • Stay alert and aware of your surroundings
  • Know what you can and cannot bring on board

False threats or disruptive behaviour are serious offences and may result in fines or prosecution.

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Gladstone, Queensland
Airport Operations Email
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