Western Sydney Airport on track to open its doors in 2026 | Airlines

The new airport serving the Greater Sydney area in New South Wales, Australia is on track to open its doors to flights for the for time in late 2026, according to the government ministers overseeing the project. With the recent completion of the roof structure of the terminal building, internal fit-out can begin which will accelerate the facility’s final preparations before opening.

From its opening, Western Sydney International (WSI) will be a full-service airport capable of catering for domestic and international passengers as well as freight services. The airport will open with a single runway and facilities to handle 10 million passengers. The airport will be developed in stages as demand grows. The airport is initially expected to handle around five million passengers a year, reaching 10 million passengers by around 2031. A second runway will be added when needed. By around 2063, the airport is expected to accommodate approximately 82 million passengers annually.

According to a new statement issued on behalf of Australia’s Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister, Catherine King, more than 80% of the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is now complete, with domestic, international and air cargo services expected to commence from the gateway from late 2026…