Queenstown Airport International Passenger Profile Update 12 months to 31 y 1 tember This report, based on data from Statistics NZ, shows the profile of passengers arriving or departing on TransTasman flights made up of: Overseas Visitors: people who live overseas and are visiting Zealand for less than 12 months. ZealandResident Travelers: people who live in Zealand (largely locals from Otago & Southland) and are traveling overseas for less than 12 months. Annual Profile When compared with other ports in NZ, Queenstown Airport (ZQN) has a higher proportion of international passengers who are: Australian (67% vs 21%) Under 35 years old (49% vs 39%). On Holiday or Visiting Friends & Family (90% vs 80%). 28% of all Queenstown Airport s passengers are on these direct international flights. Seasonal Movements Top 5 kets make up 4 out of 5 passengers in winter Zealandresidents (ie locals from Otago & Southland) are relatively evenly spread throughout the year NonANZAC passengers peak in summer Younger passengers peak in winter, especially the 15 to 35 age group. Passengers over 55years old are less common visitors in winter () when compared with the other seasons (3). Australia: 67% of passengers. Growth of 13%. Zealand: 10% of passengers. Growth of 11%. Peak over school holidays. USA: 6% of passengers. Growth of 22%. Peak in summer. UK: 3% of passengers. Growth of 23%. Peak in summer. China: 3% of passengers. Decline of 8%. Peak at Chinese Year. Page 1
Passengers 12 Months Passenger Residency <= Twothirds of passengers on TransTasman flights are Australian and 10% are. 400,000 3 3 3 3 300,000 2 2 2 2 200,000 1 1 1 1 100,000 13% Residency of Passengers on Queenstown Airport's International Flights 11% 22% Visitors from China have declined by 8% which represents 1,200 fewer visitors and largely occurred over autumn. 12 months to y 12 months to y 12 months to y Australia NZ USA UK China Country of Residence 23% 8% 14% Page 2
Passengers by Age Group 1 1 Passengers by Age Group 12 months to y 12 months to y 12 months to y 100,000 Under 15 15 24 25 34 35 44 45 54 55 64 65 Plus Passenger Age Group The largest age cohort is the 2534 year olds making up 24% of international passengers. This is also the fastest growing age group, with growth of 20% over the previous 12 months. QAC International Passengers by Age Group All Residents Under 15 15 24 25 34 35 44 45 54 55 64 65 Plus 12 months to y 58,225 79,570 131,602 85,997 81,590 69,220 46,261 552,465 Growth over same period last yr 14% 11% 20% 11% 11% 11% 7% 13% % of QAC International Pax 11% 14% 24% 16% 15% 13% 8% 100% Total 30% 25% Passengers by Age Group Queenstown compared to all NZ Airports Queenstown Airport NZ Average All Ports 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Under 15 15 24 25 34 35 44 45 54 55 64 65 and Over Queenstown clearly attracts a higher proportion of young passengers than other NZ airports Page 3
Under 15 15 24 25 34 35 44 45 54 55 64 65 and Over Under 15 15 24 25 34 35 44 45 54 55 64 65 and Over Under 15 15 24 25 34 35 44 45 54 55 64 65 and Over Passenger Age and Residency Summary Queenstown Airport s International passenger profile is dominated by. Australian visitors have a younger age profile than other residencies. Passenger Age and Residency 12 months to y Residency by Age Group 12 months to y 23% 34% 17% 31% 28% 29% 33% 26% Under 35 10% 51% 40% 45% 35 to 54 55 and over 35 and Over 33% NZers 90,000 Pax by Residency and Age Group 12 months to y 70,000 50,000 NZers Page 4
Pax on International Flights in Season (3 months) The Four Seasons Winter June to August t to 8% 13% 22% 31% 35 and Over 30% 49% 12% 35 and Over 35% Dec to Feb ch to 32% 28% 24% 26% 8% 35 and Over 32% 12% 35 and Over 38% In winter 79% of passengers are Australian, while in summer they drop to 60%. years old make up half of winter s visitors. Visitors from other countries peak in summer possibly more as an artefact of the dropoff in Australian visitors. are evenly spread through the year, but would peak in school holidays. 1 Passenger Age by Season 1 1 1 100,000 Under 15 15 34 3554 55 and Over 2014 Winter Winter Passengers over 55 peak in summer and autumn. Page 5
Feb Apr Jun Aug Oct Dec Feb Apr Jun Aug Oct Dec Monthly Pax Monthly Pax Feb Apr Jun Aug Oct Dec Feb Apr Jun Aug Oct Dec Monthly Pax Monthly Pax 1 1 1 Passenger Residency and Age by Season Seasons Dec to Feb ch to Winter June to Aug t to 1 100,000 2014 Winter Winter 35 and Over Monthly Passenger Numbers Specific kets 35,000 25,000 15,000 Australian Residents Under 35 35,000 25,000 15,000 Australian Residents 35 & Over 5,000 5,000 Under 35 (All Residencies) 55 and Over (All Residencies) 50,000 45,000 35,000 25,000 16,000 14,000 1 8,000 15,000 5,000 6,000 4,000 Page 6
Passengers By Nationality 50,000 Australian Residents 8,000 6,000 4,000 Zealand Residents 3,000 Residents of China Spike in Feb Chinese Year 3,000 UK Residents 5,000 USA Residents 4,000 3,000 800 Residents of Japan Residents of South Korea 600 Residents of Germany 600 400 200 800 600 400 200 400 200 1,500 Residents of Singapore 600 Residents of Canada Residents of India 500 400 200 500 Page 7
Passengers by Purpose Queenstown Airport International Pax by Purpose 12 Months y Conventions & Conferences 3% Business 3% Education 0% Other 3% Visit Friends & Relatives 13% Holiday / Vacation 78% As with any resort Queenstown has a huge proportion of passengers on holiday. 80% 70% 60% International Passengers by Purpose 12 months to y Queenstown Airport NZ Average All Ports 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Holiday VFR Business Conv & Conf Education Other Compared to other NZ airports, passengers on international flights that are on holiday is much higher. Given the relatively low number of local permanent residents it is not surprising that visiting friends & relatives is much lower than at other airports. Page 8