PAID PARKING TO START ON MONDAY AT TAMWORTH AIRPORT

The controversial paid parking scheme at Tamworth Airport is set to start on Monday.

The first two hours will be free in both the short and long term parking bays, with visitors then paying $2 per hour.

Customers will pay a maximum of $10 per day in the short term carpark, and $8 in the long term.

Monthly passes are also available to purchase for frequent travellers.

All revenue generated from fees will be used for future maintenance and upgrades to the airport.

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