The new airport gives travellers more choice, connections and flexibility, helping to meet Australia’s growing demand for air travel.
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is now open for passenger flights.
With demand for flights set to double over the next 20 years, the 24-hour international, domestic and freight airport will help Sydney meet its growing aviation needs and give travellers more choice, connections and flexibility.
WSI will service a wide range of international and domestic routes. This includes international flights from and domestic legs serviced by Qantas and Jetstar.
It is Australia’s first major international airport built on a new site in more than 50 years.
Since construction began 8 years ago, the project has invested more than $500 million in more than 360 Western Sydney businesses. These include local trades, construction companies, caterers and security providers.
Over 13,000 people helped build the airport. More than half lived in Western Sydney, and a third learnt on the job through opportunities such as traineeships and apprenticeships.
The airport will continue to support jobs and economic growth in Western Sydney and across Australia. Forecasts suggest the precinct could lead to 8,500 jobs to support daily operations when passenger numbers reach 10 million a year in the 2030s.
The airport is part of an $18 billion investment in Australia’s Western Sydney region, with future projects to include the Sydney Metro Airport rail connection, and road upgrades to Elizabeth Drive, Fifteenth Avenue and Mamre Road.
Find out more
- Read the minister’s media release
- Visit Western Sydney International Airport