Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) has released its first Master Plan, setting out a framework for the development of Sydney’s new 24-hour airport from 2025–45.
The Master Plan outlines the airport’s intended growth, infrastructure priorities and approach to long-term planning. It also responds to statutory requirements under the Airports Act 1996, which requires Commonwealth-leased airports to publish and update such plans every five years.
The document is structured around four main pillars:
- An introductory section provides context on existing facilities and the planning process
- The planning context section presents forecasts for passenger and cargo activity
- A sustainability section sets out environmental objectives
- Forward plans address land use, aviation infrastructure, transport links, utilities and non-aviation development
WSI Chief Executive Simon Hickey said:Western Sydney International Airport’s Master Plan was released for public exhibition in June 2025 and during that consultation period we received 151 unique submissions outlining feedback for consideration.
I thank all the organisations and community members who took the time to contribute to this important roadmap for the airport that illustrates our plans for sustainable growth to meet Sydney’s increasing aviation demand over the years ahead.
The airport has been designed to operate continuously, handling domestic, international and freight services.
Forecasts within the Master Plan indicate that up to 8,500 jobs may be required across the airport precinct when annual passenger numbers reach 10 million, which is anticipated in the 2030s.
