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Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Airport Information
(Adelaide, South Australia - SA, Australia)
 The main gateway into the state of South Australia, Adelaide Airport (ADL) is situated just 6 km / 4 miles west of central Adelaide and next to the coastline, Henley Beach South and Seaview Road. Each year, over six million passengers arrive and depart at Adelaide Airport, which equates to more than 3,000 passengers every hour.
Currently the sixth-biggest airport in the whole of Australia, Adelaide Airport boasts a gleaming new state-of-the-art passenger terminal, which combines both domestic and international services. This modern terminal features around 40 different check-in desks, 14 aerobridges and plenty of shops, and is able to handle almost 30 aircraft simultaneously.
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The long-term parking area has recently by relocated and the number of spaces increased from just over 450 to 760, with seven-day tariffs reduced considerably. Adelaide Airport has recently received a series of awards, including the Australian Capital City Airport of the Year, and further awards for architectural design, infrastructure development, achievement and airport retailing.
Several hotels are extremely close by and less than 2 km / 1.5 miles from the airport. The most convenient accommodation includes the Adelaide Airport Motel along the Sir Donald Bradman Drive, and also the Comfort Inn Aviator's Lodge on Tapleys Hill Road. Further hotels can be found nearby in the city and throughout South Australia.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) Information: History and Facilities
Adelaide Airport dates back to 1955, when it officially opened, replacing Parafield Airport, its sister airport, to become the city's number one airfield. Built on the marshy area of Patawalonga Creek in West Torrens, Adelaide Airport was built to cope with rapidly increasing numbers of passengers and has expanded greatly over the years. Recently, a modern domestic and international terminal building was added at the cost of more than $250 million, clearly demonstrating the airport's commitment to service and standards.
Over the years, Adelaide Airport has won a number of significant awards, including 'Australian Capital City Airport of the Year' and currently ranks as the second-best airport of its size in the whole world. Ground transportation options available at Adelaide Airport include group tour coaches, taxis, limousines and Skylink shuttle buses, which link the airport with the downtown Central Business District (CBD) and the Keswick Interstate Railway Terminal. There are also two convenient shuttle pickup and drop-off points next to the terminal and a short-term car park, along Sir Richard Williams Avenue.
A large retail mall is located within Terminal 1 and covers almost 3,500 square metres / 37,675 square feet in overall size and features around 30 different shops and eateries, often offering a strong South Australia theme and including duty-free stores. Business travellers will be pleased to find free Internet Access throughout Terminal 1, provided by Adelaide Airport Limited (AAL) and Internode.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) Information: About Adelaide Tourism
The city of Adelaide, in the state of South Australia (SA), provides a diverse selection of tourist attractions. These include Adelaide Town Hall, Parliament House, the Old Gaol, the State Library of South Australia, Torrens Lake, Victoria Square, Adelaide University, St. Peter's Cathedral, the SkyCity Casino, and the beautiful Botanic Gardens.
Other attractions within easy reach of Adelaide Airport (ADL) include many exceptional golden beaches, ideal for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, sunbathing, surfing and general beach fun. Both Brighton Beach and Henley Beach are especially popular.
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