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The Hobart International Airport is situated between the Frederick Henry
Bay and Barilla Bay and is the easiest way of entering the island state for the
international visitors. The airport was opened for use in 1956 and was initially
named as Lanherne Airport. The Hobart International Airport is the most convenient
gateway to Hobart and if you are a tourist coming from over the seas, this would
be the easiest way to get to your destination.
The Hobart International Airport has all the sophisticated landing equipments
and it has a single sealed runway that is 2251 m long and 45 m wide. It has
an asphalted concrete surface and is spacious enough for a Boeing767 and Aircraft
A300 Aircraft. The Hobart International Airport has been subjected to regular
renovation and recently, Bells Constructions and Technology has been assigned
a contract for the refurbishment of the airport. There are already several modern
facilities that the airport provides and these include Air-conditioned Terminals,
Spacious Lounge areas, Modern check in facilities, wireless Internet and also
offers a beautiful view of aircraft landings. There are other basic amenities
as well like the ATM booths, public telephones, gift shop, café and bar.
The Hobart International Airport Private Limited administers the airport.
The Hobart International Airport caters to innumerable domestic and international
flights. It is only 15 minutes away from the Hobart GPO.
The Hobart International Airport has parking facilities and you can also rent
taxis and cars just outside the airport. There are also shuttle buses managed
by the airport authorities that can take you right to the heart of Hobart. Recently,
the construction of a retail outlet is being planned at the Holyman Avenue at
Hobart Airport and a larger car-parking site would be built as well for the
convenience of the passengers.
Address: Box 1, Strachan Street
Hobart International Airport
Cambridge, Tasmania 7170
Australia
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