Media release from Queenstown Airport
Queenstown Airport rated world’s most scenic landing
Queenstown, New Zealand (12 May 2015) –Queenstown Airport is flying high after being voted
‘World’s Most Scenic Airport Landing’ in an annual poll conducted by international private jet
booking service PrivateFly.
An expert judging panel compiled a shortlist of airports considered to offer passengers spectacular
views on approach, then votes were cast by international travel experts and travel fans.
Queenstown Airport, which serves as a direct gateway to some of New Zealand’s most renowned
scenery and visitor experiences, topped the list as the voters’ favourite. Other airports that made
the Top 10 List included Las Vegas, Nice Cote D’Azur and Cape Town.
Bill Prince, deputy editor of GQ magazine and a member of the judging panel, believes Queenstown
Airport is a worthy winner as "a world class approach to a world class destination”.
Adam Twidell, CEO of PrivateFly and an experienced pilot, says “New Zealand’s South Island has
some of the most jawdropping natural scenery available anywhere in the world and Queenstown
Airport’s landing offers the perfect airside introduction.”
Comments from voters included:
“I've flown to many beautiful locations worldwide but NOTHING even comes close to comparing
with the thrill and beauty that stuns you as you come in to land at Queenstown.”
“I had no words, just tears of awe and beauty when I landed here! It's completely enveloped by
Mother Nature.”
Queenstown Airport Chief Executive Scott Paterson is thrilled with the accolade and says it’s
fantastic international recognition both for the airport and the region.
“We’ve been in the Top 10 for the past few years so it’s very exciting to take out the number one
spot, especially given the beauty of the other airport approaches worldwide,” he said. “The
approach to Queenstown is truly spectacular and we’re delighted that so many travellers around the
world think so too.”
Mr Paterson says the airport is a key New Zealand gateway for premium visitors and there are plans
to expand and enhance its existing private jet facilities to better cater for growing demand. The
airport is in the process of acquiring additional land to house the facilities.
For more information about Queenstown Airport visit www.queenstownairport.co.nz.
ENDS
Photo captions:
1/ Approach to Queenstown Airport, New Zealand
2/ Queenstown Airport against the backdrop of The Remarkables mountain range
More about Queenstown Airport
Queenstown Airport is one of Australasia’s fastest-growing airports and is New Zealand’s fourth
busiest airport for passenger numbers, hosting 1.25 million passengers in the 2013-2014 financial
year.
Located in Frankton, 10 minutes from the internationally renowned four-season resort of
Queenstown, the airport services the surrounding region with daily domestic flights and regular
direct trans-Tasman flights.
Queenstown Airport is also one of New Zealand's busiest helicopter bases and is heavily used for
tourist 'flightseeing', especially to Milford Sound and Mount Cook, using both fixed-wing and rotarywing aircraft.
For more information contact:
Scott Paterson
CEO
Queenstown Airport Corporation
Phone: +64 3 450 9226