Launceston Airport passenger traffic rises 3% in FY2026 to 1,478,925, record high

• Australia Pacific Airports (Launceston) reported record FY2026 traffic of 1,478,925 passengers, up 3% from FY2025.
• January set an all-time monthly high with 160,791 travelers; monthly records were broken eight times during the year.
• Passenger growth continued despite airline capacity cuts, with demand supported by re-accommodation on other services.
• Link Airways launched direct Canberra flights in May, contributing to the FY2026 traffic increase.

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