Tropical Cyclone Alfred has caused widespread flight cancellations between Tasmania and Queensland today.
All flights from Launceston and Hobart airports have been called off, with Brisbane Airport to close around 4pm as the cyclone approaches the coast.
The final flight from Brisbane to Hobart landed just before 2pm, with no further services expected until tomorrow.
The latest Bureau of Meteorology forecasts show Alfred will likely make landfall late Friday night or early Saturday morning, about 24 hours later than previously predicted.
“Travellers should speak directly to their airlines and not travel to the airport for cancelled flights,” Brisbane Airport said.
“Brisbane Airport will continue to keep its terminals open while passengers and essential airport workers need shelter, for emergency and aeromedical services, for defence operations and while it is safe to do so.”
Gold Coast Airport has already been closed to the public, while Sunshine Coast Airport remains open for now.
According to current flight schedules, services from Brisbane to Launceston and Hobart should operate normally on Friday.
