All shuttle bus, hire car, limousine operators and other commercial transport providers conducting services to or from Newcastle Airport must hold a valid Ground Transport Access Licence.
To be eligible for a Ground Transport Access Licence, applicants must be a registered service provider under the Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Act 2016 (NSW). Further information is available from the Point to Point Transport Commissioner website.
The Access Licence provides the holder with:
- Non-exclusive access to a holding area reserved for licensed operators;
- Up to two (2) hours of complimentary parking per day in the Long Stay Saver Car Park; and
- Non-exclusive access to designated pick-up and drop-off areas for the purpose of conducting approved commercial transport activities.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a completed application form together with:
- Australian Business Number (ABN) and registered business details;
- Certificate of Authorisation issued by the NSW Point to Point Transport Commissioner;
- Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance with a minimum indemnity of $20 million;
- Certificate of Motor Vehicle Insurance; and
- Confirmation that the business and all drivers hold valid NSW Driver Authorities.
Apply for a Ground Transport Access Licence
To apply for a Ground Transport Access Licence, download and complete the application form below and submit it with all required supporting documentation.
Site access licence application form
Ground Transport Access Licence Application Form
For assistance, please contact: [email protected]
Sample Licence
A sample copy of the Newcastle Airport Ground Transport Access Licence can be downloaded below for reference. You can download a SAMPLE copy of the licence below:
Newcastle Airport Pty Limited site access licence