Cairns Port Authority (CPA) is a Queensland Government statutory Corporation formerly responsible for the operation of the Cairns International Airport and the Cairns Seaport. The airport was sold in December 2008 to a private consortium. In 2009 the Authority became responsible for the regional ports of Mourilyan, Cooktown, Cape Flattery, Quintell Beach, Thursday Island, Skardon River, Karumba and Burketown. The Authority is also responsible for the Cairns Marlin Marina and the Cairns Cityport project.