Located in the heart of the Canterbury-Bankstown region, Bankstown Airport is a hub for various aviation activities, including air tours. The airport is home to numerous fixed-wing and helicopter flying schools, charter and private business flights, freight, and aeromedical services. Two popular air tour providers in the area are Australia By Air and Bankstown Helicopters. Australia By Air offers a range of stunning full-day and overnight air safaris, as well as Hunter Valley and Mudgee wine tours and scenic flights. Their tours take in Sydney's beautiful coastline and famous Harbour, the world heritage Blue Mountains National Park, and the Hunter Valley and Mudgee wine regions.
Australia By Air's Hunter Valley Food and Wine Lovers Tour departs from Bankstown Airport and includes a flight over Sydney Harbour, a premium wine and food experience in the Hunter Valley, and complimentary return city transfers. Similarly, the Mudgee Boutique Wine Tour explores the picturesque Mudgee wine region, with a friendly and knowledgeable wine tour operator guiding visitors through the region. All tours are conducted in a twin-engine, fixed-wing aircraft, with passengers enjoying a window seat and noise-canceling headset for comfort. Bankstown Helicopters, based at the Bankstown Aerodrome, offers an extensive range of helicopter experiences to cater to pilots of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Their helicopter tours provide a unique and thrilling way to explore the Canterbury-Bankstown region and beyond.
In addition to these air tour providers, Bankstown Airport is home to several emergency service organizations, flying schools, aircraft maintenance facilities, and more. With a rich history dating back to the 1920s, Bankstown Airport continues to be a significant economic contributor to the region and a vital link in the provision of aviation services for New South Wales.