Queenstown tower early closure

Approximately six flights are being rescheduled and airlines are currently making other arrangements for their customers on these flights. If you are scheduled to fly in or out of Queenstown from 7:30pm this evening, please contact your airline for instructions.   

Airways has worked through all options to provide cover as normal, and has worked with airlines to investigate whether service could be retained. However we have not been able to find a suitable and safe solution for the travelling public.     

We  are continuing to work closely with Queenstown Airport, airlines and other affected customers.  Queenstown Airport terminal will remain open as normal until 10pm.    

Queenstown air traffic control tower will re-open as scheduled at 6.10am tomorrow, Saturday 13 April, with no forecast gaps in coverage.   

Airways apologises to all affected travellers for the disruption.