Most Cargo-Heavy Airports in Australia
Explore the most cargo-heavy airports in Australia, ranked by Annual Cargo Tonnage. This page compares airports using this ranking metric, helping you identify which airports rank highest in Australia.
Ranking overview
- Country
- Australia
- Entity type
- Airports
- Ranking
- Most Cargo-Heavy
- Sorting metric
- Annual Cargo Tonnage
- Sort order
- Highest first
- Results shown
- 10
Ranked results
#1
Sydney Airport
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ranked by Most Cargo-Heavy
Annual Cargo Tonnage
600,000 tonnes
#2
Melbourne Airport
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Ranked by Most Cargo-Heavy
Annual Cargo Tonnage
420,000 tonnes
#3
Perth Airport
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Ranked by Most Cargo-Heavy
Annual Cargo Tonnage
145,000 tonnes
#4
Brisbane Airport
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Ranked by Most Cargo-Heavy
Annual Cargo Tonnage
125,000 tonnes
#5
Adelaide Airport
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Ranked by Most Cargo-Heavy
Annual Cargo Tonnage
57,000 tonnes
#6
Darwin International Airport
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Ranked by Most Cargo-Heavy
Annual Cargo Tonnage
15,000 tonnes
#7
Cairns Airport
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Ranked by Most Cargo-Heavy
Annual Cargo Tonnage
12,000 tonnes
#8
Hobart Airport
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Ranked by Most Cargo-Heavy
Annual Cargo Tonnage
10,000 tonnes
#9
Canberra Airport
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Ranked by Most Cargo-Heavy
Annual Cargo Tonnage
7,000 tonnes
#10
Port Hedland International Airport
Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia
Ranked by Most Cargo-Heavy
Annual Cargo Tonnage
6,500 tonnes
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How this ranking works
This ranking compares airports in Australia using Annual Cargo Tonnage. Results are sorted by this metric, with the highest values shown first.
Rank positions are calculated dynamically from the available data instead of being manually assigned. This helps keep the ranking consistent when new airports, corrected values, or expanded datasets are added.
For this page, the ranking focuses on structured metric data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most cargo-heavy airports in Australia?
This page lists the most cargo-heavy airports in Australia, ranked using Annual Cargo Tonnage. Results are sorted so users can compare which airports rank highest for this specific category.
How is this most cargo-heavy ranking calculated?
This ranking is calculated using Annual Cargo Tonnage. Rank positions are generated from the available metric values instead of being manually assigned.
Are these rankings based on reviews or ratings?
No. This ranking is based on structured metric data, not user reviews or star ratings. Rankings may be updated when new airports, corrected values, or expanded datasets are added.