Following extensive business and community consultation, Council adopted the Central Coast Airport Masterplan on 25 February 2025.

Key benefits of the Masterplan for our community include:

• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION of the Porters Creek Wetland and surrounding areas of high ecological value through a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement (BSA), the highest level of environmental protection available in NSW.
• IMPROVED EMERGENCY SERVICES with the relocation of emergency services from Arizona Road, Charmhaven, to the Airport site, strategically positioned to better serve the local community and improve accessibility.
• AVIATION EDUCATION with the establishment of a Bachelor of Aviation program, offering up to 90 student placements annually in partnership with the University of Newcastle, contributing to workforce development in the aviation sector.
• ECONOMIC GROWTH – unlocking commercial land to develop an aviation business park to attract and support general aviation activities, including aerial work, instructional flying and recreational flying. 

What’s next? 

Now that the Masterplan has been adopted, Council will proceed with a subdivision, rezoning and a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement.  

At this stage, Council will not undertake any improvements at the Airport until the implementation actions have been progressed and Council endorses the next steps for future capital works.  

Learn more

• Read the report which was presented at the 25 February 2025 Ordinary Council meeting (item 2.6 - Central Coast Airport Master Plan for Adoption).  
• Learn about the engagement activities during the development of the Central Coast Airport Masterplan and follow next steps.