Security
Safeguarding You and the Community
Security Screening Process
The safety and security of all passengers, visitors and staff at Rockhampton Airport is our top priority. Our Security Screening processes follow the strict regulations specified by the Australian Government.
Before accessing the departures lounge, all persons will be subject to security screening. This process is designed to ensure prohibited items and weapons are not taken into the lounge, an airside area or on board an aircraft.
All goods, items and bags must be presented for x-ray screening. All persons will need to go through the security screening process until cleared. This may include a combination of screening methods (body scanner, walk through metal detector, hand-held metal detector or frisk search). Persons may also be randomly selected for explosive trace detection testing after proceeding through the initial screening process.
Friends and relatives are more than welcome to enter the departures lounge (without a boarding pass), however will also be subject to security screening and will not be permitted past the boarding gate.
For travellers with specific needs including those travelling with children, visit the TravelSECURE website for tips to help prepare for your journey and clear security checks quickly and easily.
Certain items are not permitted within carry-on baggage. View the full list of prohibited items and dangerous goods here.
Checked baggage is also subject to screening. If you require further information, contact your airline before travelling.
Persons presenting for screening must remove outer layers of clothing (jackets and jumpers) and all items from pockets, before entering the body scanner (PDF, 418KB). Body scanners utilise non-ionising millimetre wave technology to detect items worn or carried on the body. Scanners used in Australia display a generic outline of a person with no identifying features. They cannot store or transmit any personal or identifying information. Alternative screening will be provided for any persons with a medical or physical condition that may prevent them from being screened by a body scanner.
If you are concerned about any aspect of the screening process, please speak to a security screening officer at the screening point.
Smoking Materials
Cigarettes and other tobacco products are permitted in hand baggage. However, please be aware that some airlines do not allow matches or lighters in either checked or cabin luggage, so it is important to check with your carrier. Australian Government regulations prohibit smoking inside terminal buildings (except in designated areas) and on board aircraft.
Electrical Items
Electrical items, including mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3 players, and laptops, are permitted in the departure lounges and within the aircraft cabin and should be packed in your cabin luggage. Passengers are required to follow all instructions to switch off these devices during boarding and in-flight. Personal electrical items, such as hair dryers and other hair appliances, may also be carried; however, tong replacement cartridges are not allowed.
Security related threats
Passengers and visitors to the airport are reminded that any comments made about weapons, explosives or potential threats to aviation or airport staff, will be taken seriously, regardless of intent. This may result in refusal to fly and/or prosecution.
CCTV
CCTV surveillance is used extensively at Rockhampton Airport 24/7 for the purposes of public safety, security, crime prevention, and detection. The use of audio is now included in some cameras installed at the screening point. Images and audio may be provided to Queensland Police or other law enforcement agencies. Your personal information will not be disclosed to any other person or organisation external to Council unless required or authorised by law.