Bathurst Airport is located in the Central Tablelands. Regional Express Airlines is the only airline that currently serves the airport. It is mostly put to use by several flying schools when their trainee pilots are doing their navigation training. It is popular with many pilots because there are no landing costs for aircrafts that weigh less than 2000 kilograms.
A number of companies among them being Panorama Airways and Smartair offer chartered services from Bathurst Airport. The airport has a social club that located beside the passenger terminal and it also offers regular fly days as well as trip to various sites in the country. The passenger terminal is air conditioned and there is also hangars for private aircrafts. Passengers who drive into the airport are always at peace because there is unrestricted car park that is secured with closed circuit television system. Those who arrive without prior transport arrangement can take taxis from the taxi stand. Apart from the domestic flights that the airport provides by connecting the city with the surrounding towns, it also plays a big role in the growth of the economy in the region through the link between it and other major routes.
The airport is equipped with modern facilities which include cafes and restaurant. The airport's small size and less importance is not a hindrance to the hospitality business in the area. There are a lot of hotels surrounding the airport. You can get affordable accommodation and services and also get booked in one of the few 4 and 5 star hotels available. The hotels that are close to the airport are Lilanfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa & Leisure Inn. They have a good rating and customer satisfaction. You can also try Travelodge Blacktown, Rydes Parramatta and may others. All the hotels offer excellent foods and refreshments which goes along with clean and comfortable rooms.