Australia Approves Sydney Airport 2045 Plan for 72 Million Passengers
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Updated · Aviation Week · Aug 17
Australia Approves Sydney Airport 2045 Plan for 72 Million Passengers
3 articles · Updated · Aviation Week · Aug 17
Summary
Sydney Airport’s Master Plan 2045 won federal approval, clearing the way for long-term expansion at Australia’s busiest airport.
72 million annual passengers are projected by 2045—36.4 million international and 36.2 million domestic and regional—driving plans for more terminal capacity, ground transport and passenger facilities.
A new integrated terminal in the domestic precinct would bring domestic, regional and international services together as the airport targets an annual economic contribution of about A$70 billion and more than 105,000 direct jobs.
A five-year environmental strategy is built into the plan, focusing on emissions cuts, climate resilience and more sustainable airport operations.
The approval positions Sydney to expand its role as Australia’s main international gateway, supporting future tourism, trade and investment growth.