List of the busiest airports in Australia Top 11 by passenger traffic 1985–2011 Top 11 by passenger traffic 1985–2011

| Rank_ | Airport | Location_ | IATA | _1985_86 | _1990_91 | _1995_96 | _2000_01 | _2005_06 | _2007_08 | _2009_10 | _2010_11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Cairns Airport | Cairns , Queensland | CNS | 778 | 1090 | 1993 | 1888 | 3731 | 3777 | 3550 | 3848 |
| 8 | Canberra International Airport | Canberra , Australian Capital Territory | CBR | 1008 | 1124 | 1750 | 2107 | 2550 | 2853 | 3258 | 3206 |
| 9 | Hobart International Airport | Hobart , Tasmania | HBA | 506 | 590 | 850 | 974 | 1606 | 1758 | 1856 | 1903 |
| 10 | Darwin International Airport | Darwin , Northern Territory | DRW | 407 | 496 | 932 | 1078 | 1219 | 1562 | 1569 | 1743 |
| 11 | Townsville Airport | Townsville , Queensland | TSV | 1030 | 542 | 662 | 811 | 1161 | 1366 | 1518 | 1630 |