The Granites Airport is located at The Granites, a large gold mine in the

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in the

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. A $5.1 million upgrade to the airport was completed in 2012, sealing the runway and allowing all-weather jet operationshttp://anzrsai.org/assets/Uploads/PublicationChapter/Blackwell-and-Dollery-final.pdf catering to approximately 950

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workers employed at the remote site. Additionally, the

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also use the airport for aeromedical flights supporting the surrounding region.

Airlines and destinations

References

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Airlines and destinations

See also

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