Overview

The proposed Airport Fees and Charges for the 2025/26 financial year have been developed are presented to the community earlier than other Council fees and charges due to the notification notice period required from airlines.

At the 10 March 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting it was resolved to place the draft 2025/26 Airport Fees and Charges on public exhibition for a period of 28 days. Public submissions are invited during this period.

Summary

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial position of the Wagga Airport has declined significantly over the past few financial years. This impact, along with the freezing of the passenger service charge from 2018/19 to 2022/23 inclusive, has resulted in the Airport reserve being reduced to a $0 balance as at 30 June 2024.

In order for the Airport business to return to surplus and to fund any future capital spend at the Airport, the proposed yearly minimum increase in fees and charges is required.

To assist with the financial sustainability of the Wagga Airport into the future, at the 13 February 2023 Council meeting, Council resolved to increase the passenger service charge by a minimum of $2.00 (GST exclusive) each year.

The proposed increases to the passenger service charge for the 2025/26 financial year are reflective of this previous resolution of Council.