Rex - Regional Express (ZL, Wagga Wagga) suspended all services to Burketown on April 9, 2026, following the airfield's closure for reconstruction. The airport operator commenced works to rebuild the runway, taxiway, and apron to improve flood resilience after sustaining significant damage in 2023. Rex was the only scheduled operator serving the airport.

The airline redirected flights to Doomadgee, with Savannah Aviation providing charter transfers to Burketown. ch-aviation schedules data indicates Rex intends to resume direct operations to the airport on October 1, 2026.