History
This prewar airfield was the birthplace of Qantas Airlines.

Wartime History
The 93rd BS used the Quantas Hanger as their briefing area.

American Units based at Longreach
19th BG, 28th BS (B-17) Cloncurry May 5, 1942 - July 24, 1942 Mareeba
19th BG, 30th BS (B-17) Cloncurry May 12-13, 1942 - July 24, 1942 Mareeba
19th BG, HQ Sqadron (B-17) Garbutt May 17-18, 1942 - July 23, 1942 Mareeba
19th BG, 93rd BS (B-17) Garbutt May 17-18 - July 23, 1942 Mareeba

Today
Still in use today, airport code: YLRE.

Qantas Founders Outback Museum
Located at Longreach Airport