Passenger Information
Flight times are subject to change. Please contact your airline directly for up to date flight information and scheduling.
Qantas 13 13 13 www.qantas.com.au
Local airline representative 08 9949 2398
REMEMBER:
Airlines recommend that you present for check-in no later than 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
The baggage drop off closes 40 min prior to the scheduled departure time. You will not be able to board a plane with your luggage if you arrive later.
Aviation Security and Hang Luggage Screening
Learmonth Airport Security Screening Information
As part of Learmonth Airports Aviation Security Measures, please remove the below items from hand luggage and place them into a separate tray.
- All Electronic Items
- Spare or Losse Batteries
- Power Banks
- Aerosols
- Cigarette Lighters
- Excessive Charging Cables
Failure to remove these items will result in delays to the screening process.
What items are prohibited in hand luggage?
Bladed implements such as knives, letter openers, sharp scissors and tools are prohibited in hand luggage.
These items should instead be packed in your checked luggage.
Please ensure prohibited items are not in your hand luggage before reaching the screening point. Detection of prohibited items at screening points will be required for surrender.
Prohibited items most frequently detected are listed below:
- knives
- tools
- swiss army knives / leatherman
- sporting items
- scissors
- letter openers
- lighters / matches
- razor blades
- lighter fluid
- box cutters / stanley knives
- cable ties
- aerosols
- kitchen / cooking equipment
- imitation firearms / toys
- screwdrivers
- fireworks / sparklers
For more information, visit travelsecure
Passengers who fail to surrender detected, prohibited items at screening points are in breach of Australian Government regulations and the airline will not allow the passenger to travel.
Getting to and from Learmonth Airport
Bookings are essential for airport transfers, taxi's/charter and rental vehicles as operators do not always meet each flight and may only operate when bookings are made prior to arrival.
Airport Transfers
Exmouth Bus Charter operates airport transfers between the Town of Exmouth and the airport and other key locations in Exmouth. Each bus is fully air-conditioned with a door-to-door service making it the ideal choice. Bookings are essential.
Bookings can be made by phoning 08 9949 4623, online at Exmouth Bus Charter or through the Ningaloo Visitor Centre
Airport transfers to Coral Bay are provided by Coral Bay Airport Transfers or through the Ningaloo Visitor Centre.
Charter Service
A charter service is available to and from Learmonth Airport or Exmouth Aerodrome.
A booking can be made by calling Venture Ningaloo on 0456 001 008.
Rental Car Services
A number of rental car companies operate rental booths in the airport terminal. In general, the booths are staffed during scheduled flight arrival periods:
Avis Exmouth 08 9949 2492 avisexmouth@bigpond.com www.avis.com.au
Escape Car Hire
Ningaloo Car and Boat Hire
Allens Car Hire/Hertz 08 9949 2403 alscarhire@bigpond.com www.hertz.com.au
Europcar 08 9949 4748 pilbara.europcar@westnet.com.au www.europcar.com.au
Budget Rent-A-Car 08 9949 1534 exmouth@budgetrentacar.com.au www.budget.com.au
Drop off key boxes are located in the check-in area.
Please note that there is a surcharge applied to rental car hire rates due to the distance of the airport from town.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I check if a flight is on time?
Check with the relevant airline on the links below:
How long before my flight do I need to be at the airport?
Airlines recommend that you present for check-in no later than 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
The baggage drop off closes 40 min prior to the scheduled departure time. You will not be able to board a plane with your luggage if you arrive later.
Who do I contact for lost property?
For items left in the airport terminal, please contact 08 9949 1326
For items left on board an aeroplane please contact local airline staff on 08 9949 2398
How do I organise advertising within the airport terminal?
Limited advertising is available at Learmonth Airport and Heliport. The below information sheet provides all the required information on advertising within the Learmonth Terminals.
Airport Advertising Information Sheet
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If you require further information please contact the Advertising Officer advertising@exmouth.wa.gov.au.
Who do I contact for the carriage of pets on flights?
Please contact the relevant airline you are travelling with directly.
Who do I contact for freight?
Two freight operators are located at Learmonth Airport:
About Learmonth Airport
An airfield was established in the 1940’s during WWII as part of military operation POTSHOT. In the 1950’s it was redeveloped as a RAAF base to provide fighter defence for the Australian and USA troops based on the North West Cape. Learmonth Airport is named in honour of Wing Commander Charles Cuthbertson Learmonth, a decorated WWII RAAF pilot awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross (and bar) whilst leading the 22 Squadron RAAF during its attack on a Japanese destroyer in the Battle of the Bismarck Sea in March 1943. He also flew in the air search for HMAS Sydney, fought in the New Guinea air war and trained many other WWII RAAF pilots.
Wing Commander Learmonth died whilst commanding a 14 Squadron RAAF Beaufort Bomber during a training flight between Pearce and Rottnest Island on 6th January 1944. His account of the problems he encountered immediately prior to his fateful crash provided the answer as to why as many as 93 Beaufort Bombers had suffered similar crashes and fatalities prior, and it is for this that RAAF Learmonth base and Learmonth Airport is named in his honour.
The Shire of Exmouth operates the civil airport located within the RAAF Learmonth base. The Learmonth Airport is situated on Commonwealth land and owned by the RAAF under the Department of Defence. The Shire leases the Learmonth Airport from the Department of Defence under a Deed of Operation. The Learmonth Airport lease area covers 23.9 hectares (ha) and is a Security Controlled Airport (SCA) with a Classification 3 under the Federal Aviation Transport Safety Security Act 2004.
The airport is situated approximately 36km South of Exmouth and 120km North of Coral Bay and services Qantas passenger aircraft as well as helicopter operators supporting off-shore oil and gas operations.
The terminal which opened on 3 December 1999 has won a number of Royal Australian Institute of Architects awards for its innovative design which represents a coral reef.
The Learmonth Airport Master Plan