Launceston Airport is considerably the second busiest airport in Tasmania. Between the year 2013 and 2014, the airport has served over 1.2 million passengers. As per the steady noticeable growth in the count of passengers, this figure is expected to reach up to 2.5 million by the end of 2035. Launceston Airport is also a source of employment for the locals. The airport offers around $26 million in total only for the wages every year. There are over 375 people working in this airport. The airport also assists the community with monetary benefits and has many shops and stores within the airport. It remains very busy throughout the year and the passengers need comfort and engaging amenities within the airport to pass their time while they wait for their flight to arrive. The airport has a strong motivation to emphasize on the history of Tasmania and promotes local produce. Therefore, most of the shops and stores within the airport are selling local made goods, local foods and other such essentials. Therefore, this airport has a great name across the globe for its rich efforts to keep the history of Tasmania alive. The airport also allows chartered flights to land and take off to/from this airport.
