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Newcastle Airport has recorded its busiest year on record, with more than 1.3 million passengers in FY26 – a 10 per cent increase – as new domestic and international services and a new international terminal drove growth.

The airport’s 2025–26 annual report shows revenue rose 20.7 per cent to $56 million, while net profit climbed 273 per cent to $9.7 million.

Newcastle Airport also invested $83,000 in community sponsorships, up 17 per cent on the previous year.

Chief executive Linc Horton said the year had been an extraordinary one for the airport and the region.

“We opened our new international terminal, added new routes, progressed our property development, set a new passenger record and delivered a strong financial result,” he said.

Horton said the airport had invested in growth to give Hunter residents more routes and choice, with Destination NSW supporting route incentives.

The airport has also put an accelerated growth plan to the NSW Government that it says could help deliver the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035.

“A solid financial performance allows us to invest in growth while ensuring the airport remains financially sustainable over the long-term,” Horton said.

Chair Samantha Martin-Williams said the results reflected a focus on strengthening the airport’s financial position while investing in the region’s future.

“We have delivered infrastructure for international connections, expanded our aviation network and strengthened and diversified our commercial portfolio,” she said.

Looking ahead, Horton said the airport would continue to grow and give people across the Hunter, Central Coast and Northern NSW more choice to travel at a reasonable price.