Rockhampton Airport has been evacuatedIncoming and outgoing flights suspended
Passengers have been evacuated from Rockhampton Airport following a security breach with planes unable to land on the runway and flights suspended.
Police were called to the major regional airport about 1.30pm on Wednesday.
‘As a precaution the premises has been evacuated,’ a spokesperson told Daily Mail.
‘All outgoing flights have been suspended, and all incoming flights have been diverted until further notice.’
Rockhampton Regional Mayor Tony Williams published a statement on social media, confirming council is aware of an incident.
‘Anyone travelling is advised to contact their airline directly,’ he said.
Virgin Australia said it was aware of a terminal evacuation, with only one flight VA1245 – from Brisbane to Rockhampton – currently held on the ground in Brisbane.
As passengers hoping to catch flights wait for information, a light plane – ZD440 – could be seen circling 38 miles from Rockhampton Airport on Flight Aware.
Officers from Queensland Police Service were called to respond to an incident at Rockhampton Airport (pictured) on Wednesday afternoon
The light plane ZD440 was seen circling at least seven times just 38 miles from the airport
As passengers hoping to catch flights wait for information, a light plane – ZD440 – could be seen circling 38 miles from Rockhampton Airport on Flight Aware.
It had taken off from the airport about 1.16pm but by 4pm it was still circling nearby.
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Major airport evacuated over security threat – as passengers are left in limbo after dozens of flights are suspended without warning