is known in Australia as fly-in fly-out workers. The airport is now the 17th busiest. Port Hedland International Airport is northeast of this airport. Karratha Airport has undergone a major revamp following a Council decision to redevelop the terminal. The $35 million upgrade provides several major changes within the terminal and includes a new cafe, bar, combined arrivals and departure area, new toilet facilities, improved security screening and baggage reclaim. The terminal was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss on 25 September 2015. Qantas previously linked Karratha with Brisbane, as well as Melbourne and Sydney, but withdrew the services in 2014 amid a downturn in the mining industry. Flights between Karratha and Brisbane were set to resume in 2018, but after would-be operator JETGO Australia was placed into liquidation, the service was cancelled. Airlines and destinations Statistics Operations See also List of airports in Western Australia References External links Arrivals and Departures Airservices Aerodromes & Procedure Charts Pilbara airports City of Karratha