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All flights into and out of Brisbane Airport have been suspended as southeast Queensland and northern NSW brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
The storm is expected to hit the coastline at around 10am Queensland time on Saturday as a category 1 system, though heavy rain and wind have already left tens of thousands without power. Qantas and Virgin have announced Brisbane domestic flights are cancelled until at least Sunday.
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“Operations at Brisbane Airport will recommence as soon as it is safe to do so, when the weather system has passed and when the Airport’s terminals and runways are deemed safe to re-open,” the airport said in an update on its website.
“Passengers who are currently at the airport for flights that have been cancelled should either make their way home, to a hotel, or to Level 2 of the International Terminal.
“We will provide updates as and when the situation changes. Please stay safe during this time.”
Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Rex have all cancelled or suspended flights into the region, with Gold Coast and Lismore Airports also among those closed to traffic.
In a statement on Thursday afternoon, Airservices Australia said it was continuing to work with industry to support aviation and keep the travelling public safe.
“Our teams have prepared for the potential impacts on our operations, with a focus on the safety of our people and continuing to provide our services while it remains safe to do so,” a spokesperson said.
“Airservices has put staff contingency plans and emergency operational assets in place to help us provide necessary support to Australia’s aviation sector throughout the coming days.
“With the path and severity of TC Alfred still uncertain, there is potential for airborne and ground delays if Airservices’ capacity is reduced due to staff or facilities becoming unavailable as a result of weather impacts.”
The air traffic management body is also working with airlines to ensure their aircraft are safe and secure, it added.
“Airservices is working with industry to facilitate the movement of aircraft away from affected areas, and to plan for resumption of operations so that travel can resume as quickly as possible once the cyclone has passed,” the spokesperson said.
“We are also in contact with international air navigation service providers and airlines with whom we are sharing information about the situation so they can make any necessary adjustments to flight plans.”
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