Canberra Airport
ACT 2609 • Australian Capital Territory
About Canberra Airport
Canberra Airport is a locality in the Majura district of the Australian Capital Territory, situated approximately 8 kilometres north-east of the Canberra city centre (Civic). The locality is dominated by the Canberra Airport precinct (IATA: CBR), which serves as the primary air gateway to Australia's capital and is one of the country's ninth-busiest airports, handling over 3 million passengers annually. With a very small permanent resident population, the area functions as a major transport and business hub rather than a conventional residential locality, managed by the Capital Airport Group.
The airport precinct has seen substantial commercial and infrastructure development in recent decades, with adjacent hotels, car rental facilities, and business parks supporting aviation, logistics, and government sectors. The locality is well connected to central Canberra via the Majura Parkway and Monaro Highway, providing fast road access to the CBD in around 15 minutes. Canberra Airport is a significant economic precinct in the ACT, hosting airline operations, freight facilities, and technology and defence-sector businesses in surrounding commercial estates.
Canberra Airport falls under postcode 2609 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kurrajong electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- ACTION Route 11 — Canberra City (Civic) 30-40 min
Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)
🛣️ Direct Majura Parkway provides fast road access to the city; park-and-ride and bus options available
The precinct is purpose-built for air travel and commercial operations; a car or shuttle is essential for all non-airport activities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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