Cargo


Skytrans plays an important role in providing the remote communities of Cape York and the Torres Strait with cargo and freight such as medical equipment, food supplies, exports, parts, parcels and the mail.

All of our aircraft have been specially chosen for their robust cargo carrying capacities.

Freight for all flights from Cairns must be delivered to and collected from:

Menzies

Cairns Airport
77 Cauldron Avenue
Cairns QLD 4870

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday                            0400-2000
Saturday                                            0400-1800
Sunday/Public Holidays                Closed.

Customers without accounts, or who have not pre-booked, will be required to make payment at the time of delivery.

Please note – No cash payments will be accepted by Menzies.

Pricing

All Skytrans freight: $5.99 per kg, ex GST
Handling Fee $30

Whitsunday Coast

Freight from the Whitsunday Coast must be booked in advance then delivered to and collected from:

Whitsunday Coast Freight Distribution Centre
Lascelles Avenue
Gunyarra
QLD 4800

The center is open between 150 minutes and 90 minutes prior to each scheduled Skytrans departure and 90 minutes after each scheduled Skytrans departure.

For freight enquiries please call 1300 759 872.

Please note that some of the ports that Skytrans operate to have strict rules regarding the carriage of alcohol. These ports include:

  • Aurukun
  • Dauan Island (Torres Strait)
  • Warraber (Sue) Island (Torres Strait)
  • Saibai Island (Torres Strait)
  • Darnley (Erub) Island (Torres Strait)
  • Yam (Iama) Island (Torres Strait)

If you wish to ship alcohol to any of these ports please insure you follow the community council’s proper procedures. To learn more please contact us today.

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