Cessnock Airport could become the new gateway to the Hunter under an ambitious plan being considered by council.
Councillors have voted to place a long-term plan on public exhibition which would see the Pokolbin aerodrome expanded in the wake of constraints on the Hunter's airports at Maitland and Williamtown.
A report to council also says Maitland and Warnervale Airports faced significant challenges to grow beyond their existing sites and Cessnock was well placed to draw some of their business in years to come.
