It should be big enough to handle its' initial passenger and aircraft volumes. It can be easily expanded in future if or when need be, as there's plenty of space.
Opens to the public in Dec 2026. Just under 5 years from now. Yeah I don't think so...I fully expect it to be delayed. We all know how slow progress is in big projects like these. If you look at the site right now, only the runway has been constructed.
because Skybus and the car rental companies purposely paid the nsw government to make access to the Metro and the new metro line alone very crap and ineffcient
The new airport will have a domestic area too. Does this mean that the Kingsford Smith International and Domestic airport sites will be closed after 2026?
As previously mentioned, it’s to relive stress from the current airports. Hypothetically speaking, if the two main airports ATC or other critical service went down traffic could be directed to these airports instead of Halting all of Sydney’s air transport.
They should have linked the Airport Metro to the Parramatta Metro, extend it through the SYDNEY CBD and then converted the Eastern Suburbs line to Metro
@@shaneoballs Forget about Metro. What Western Sydney Airport actually needs is an extension of the Parramatta Light Rail to the new Airport via the right of way of the Liverpool - Parramatta T-way.
@@shaneoballs Actually, why not extend the Western Sydney Airport Metro south toward Glenfield via the South West Rail link? Although, there isn't much Development along the Corridor between St Marys and the Glenfield/Leppington Areas, I can see this being a very important Transport Corridor one day, not only to just access Western Sydney Airport, but also new Developments that will be built within or near this corridor within 20 years time. Afterall, its Western Sydney. Acres upon hectares of Land quickly give way to New Developments and sprawling estates in the West. It is the fastest growing region in NSW and one of the fastest in the Country.
The problem with this is that established city centres will continue to suffer from population increase resulting in more congested roads and public transport dependency. Parramatta already has all the public transports and toll roads, so one interchange is not going cost too much time. Look at all those Asian metro stations, each line is independent of each other so one disruption won’t impact the other lines and people can choose to live in a small community without the worry of not having train access
where is the train station? & do you believe Western Sydney Airport Passenger Pick-Up should be outside/separate of the terminal.......? another thing why would you not do All the lower ground works now for the future expansion of the terminal....?
They have been talking about building this airport since I was a kid. I'm now 61 and hope to live lomg enough to visit it once it's opened. The only complaint I would have is that there does not seem to be a rooftop plane spotting area for enthusiest's.
Hey they can’t even build the airport station under the terminal - they build it what looks like half a km back from the terminal. With that low standard of foresight and planning should you be surprised there’s no terminal observation area?
@@xr6ladThe metro station has been placed where it is because when the airport grows to its' ultimate size the station will be in the middle of the airport ie. there will be terminals and another runway on the other side of the site.
@@omnipresent1215What entertainment do current airports offer to waiting passengers? If you're bored then use your phone, listen to music or take something to read.
@@electro_sykes People with mobility difficulties like the elderly may be better off being driven to the drop off point. If they need one, airports usually provide wheelchairs for them so they can get around more easily. Perhaps some can be kept ready for use at the metro station too. People who have lots of luggage can use trolleys, which can also be kept at the station, ready for those who arrive by train to use between there and check-in. These issues could also affect those who drive and park at the airport too, depending on how far away from the terminal they park. Big city airports cover quite a large area, so some walking is inevitable whilst there, regardless of how people get there.
Watch other videos so you can be better informed about this airport. It will use modern technology eg. baggage handling and metro rail access, and there's plenty of space for future expansion to increase capacity eg. a second runway and bigger/more terminals. The land it sits on is much bigger in area than Kingsford-Smith.
The airport noise is easily solved. Noise cancelling technology has existed for over 20 years. The active noise cancellation can be purchased in head phones. But I am not talking headphones. Attach noise cancellation speakers to the wings of the aircraft and bingo no noise. I recall the jet motor noise cancellation being demonstrated on a TV program Towards 2000, over 20 years ago. Simple, if Airlines want to land and takeoff after curfew then all they need do is have noise cancellation tech added to the aircraft. it should be fairly cheap. Win for the Airline 24 hr operation. Win for the people under the flight paths, no noise. Win for the populous, job’s aplenty. It is a no brainer.
So many questions. Here are just a few: 1. Why is the baggage claim on the other end of the building from the car park? 2. Why is the drop off so far away from the building? 3. Why aren't the cars in the parking lot protected from the hot burning sun (and getting hotter) with a solar paneled awning. Or perhaps a tree or twenty?!!? Talk about progressive thinking forward .......... sheesh!
Not to mention the small terminals that they will prob upgrade within 5-6 years. Why not build two separate ones (domestic and international) while they are building it to begin with. The government never thinks about future protection. Build it for Sydney to grow in to not grow out of.
@@mjhosko948 This is just the first stage of a 50 year airport plan, it's not even 25% of the final layout, future expansions are protected and they will be built just before they are needed. The full plan and final layouts are available in the published airport plans.
I hope the roads and paths make more sense than they appear to. It looks like a hopeless layout but I have to assume it is not as they started with a blank sheet.
@@robman2095 Looks like there will be a good amount of shade/protection. But yes, some distance between drop off to central area. Will be good if little 'trains' might run to and fro.
So many negative comments without any effort to learn about the project. The first 5 years is only projected to serve around 5mill travellers. With such a small number of passengers, it wouldn’t be financially viable to built such a huge terminal when considering the ongoing maintenance costs. By mid-2030, it will expand and a second runway on the opposite side. All airports I’ve been to have their metro stations at least 5-10mins walk to the checkin/arrival hall. Remember, this airport terminal is going to be twice the size of SYD airport.
Yes but you don't walk through 43°C summer heat or -2°C winter mornings to get there. Even retro-fitted, 90 year old Mascot Airport gives you an internal access connection!
Yea I mean it’s Australia! The land of mediocre planning. Let’s not build the thing when there’s NO ONE there to disturb, let’s build expansions when it’s busy with people and you have to move things around. And at the same time let’s build the underground station 1/2 km from the actual front of the terminal rather than under it and integrate it. I mean it’s fun dragging suitcases all that way in rain or heat with kids!
What about a rail link. Tourists aren't just gonna rent a car and get stuck in traffic heading into the city centre after being jet-lagged from a long haul flight.
There's a shuttle train from St Marys, which will drop you a couple of hundred metres from the terminal. Your walk outside, in the summer heat, afternoon storms, or on frozen winter evenings, are a complimentary gift from the Abbott/Turnbull/Morrison and Berejiklian Liberal governments.
@@peterhoz it should have been linked with Metro West into 1 project or part of the double decker system. It was not thought through well and the planning sounds to me like it was a bit rushed as well, as they ran out of time to plan the rail link as they were too distracted from planning out and building the Airport itself.
@@electro_sykesThe ultimate plan is to extend the: 1. Metro West from Westmead to the airport, 2. T2/T5 from Leppington to Bradfield (previously called Aerotropolis), 3. Western Sydney Airport - St Marys metro to Schofield. Not necessarily in that order.
Why is the train so far away, and a walk through the heat, cold and rain, from the terminal? It should be UNDER the terminal! Or adjacent to via a climate controlled travellator/hallway. Sydney yet again putting public transport as an afterthought.
No, two runways (similar layout as at London Heathrow) and ultimately about six times the terminal capacity that you now see being built. Those are not 7 'gates'. Each has multiple aerobridges. Each is capable of handling one large wide-bodied airliner, two domestic jets like 737s and A 320s, or up to four smaller commuter aircraft. Don't you read readily available information on the web before throwing away any credibility to comment.
Don’t know which genius thought building the underground station so far from the actual terminal building rather than under it or immediately in front was a great idea. Australian planning never misses a chance to miss a chance.
a single story airport with 6 gates as a "new gateway into australia" is completely insane the fact that *this* is what took 50 years to build is insane, this wouldn't even make state news in America or national news in the UK or Europe
that's because in the long term layout plan for the airport, the station will be right in the middle between the terminals. Obviously, they're making a future proof design right now.
@@KingFinnchIt's being built to handle the passenger and aircraft numbers that are expected in its' first few years of operation. If (more likely when) these numbers increase then the terminal can be easily enlarged, and there is plenty of space to do so.
@@clevergirl4457Exactly. In its' ultimate configuration the metro station will be at the centre of the airport, with terminals and runways on both sides. Finally there's someone here who knows what they're talking about...
@@KingFinnch It's multi-storey. Those are not 'gates' and there are seven of them. Each has multiple aerobridges. Each is capable of handling one large wide-bodied airliner, two domestic jets like 737s and A 320s, or up to four smaller commuter aircraft.
Those are not gates. They are much larger. Each has multiple aerobridges. Each is capable of handling one large wide-bodied airliner, two domestic jets like 737s and A 320s, or up to four smaller commuter aircraft. They can easily convert for domestic or international flights.
Great work.. Can't wait to fly from there👍
Looks like a nice regional airport. It's certainly not a new Australian gateway.
yeah but in around 2031 its gonna be duplicated and a lot bigger
Looking forward to completion and being able to fly from there!
Been on the drawing board for 50 years,, fabulous it’s being built.
Looks awesome.
Western Sydney Airport has a sign with Virgin Qantas Jetstar and Tigerair but you forgot Rex.
tiger air hasn’t existed since covid
Maybe Rex Airlines instead.
I agree with others. It looks very small!!!! Not a lot for the huge cost….
It should be big enough to handle its' initial passenger and aircraft volumes. It can be easily expanded in future if or when need be, as there's plenty of space.
Western Sydney Airport Food Count Has McDonald’s KFC Red Rooster Rashays Pizza Hut And Krispy Kreme.
Yes.
Where is the air traffic control tower?
Back in SYD. The whole tarmac area will be covered in cameras, and the control will be handled remotely.
@@stephanhubert. I understand that room will be located somewhere at Eastern Creek.
Opens to the public in Dec 2026. Just under 5 years from now. Yeah I don't think so...I fully expect it to be delayed. We all know how slow progress is in big projects like these. If you look at the site right now, only the runway has been constructed.
It'll blow overbudget for sure. Corruption already at its heart with dodgy land sales...
Progress has been made basements done
lol the terminal structure is pretty much completed now
why the metro station is awayfrom the terminal? very inconvenient!
because Skybus and the car rental companies purposely paid the nsw government to make access to the Metro and the new metro line alone very crap and ineffcient
cause they support car dependancy
The new airport will have a domestic area too. Does this mean that the Kingsford Smith International and Domestic airport sites will be closed after 2026?
No.
airports will both be open just like airports in london/tokyo/nyc
No, the primary goal of this airport is to relieve some of the pressure/capacity of the main Kingsford Smith airport. They will both operate together.
if west SYD completely finish the terminals, should be.
As previously mentioned, it’s to relive stress from the current airports. Hypothetically speaking, if the two main airports ATC or other critical service went down traffic could be directed to these airports instead of Halting all of Sydney’s air transport.
They should have linked the Airport Metro to the Parramatta Metro, extend it through the SYDNEY CBD and then converted the Eastern Suburbs line to Metro
Labor might axe the entire metro extension so might not matter
@@shaneoballs Forget about Metro. What Western Sydney Airport actually needs is an extension of the Parramatta Light Rail to the new Airport via the right of way of the Liverpool - Parramatta T-way.
@@electro_sykes perhaps but light rails are slower and smaller than a metro
@@shaneoballs Actually, why not extend the Western Sydney Airport Metro south toward Glenfield via the South West Rail link? Although, there isn't much Development along the Corridor between St Marys and the Glenfield/Leppington Areas, I can see this being a very important Transport Corridor one day, not only to just access Western Sydney Airport, but also new Developments that will be built within or near this corridor within 20 years time. Afterall, its Western Sydney. Acres upon hectares of Land quickly give way to New Developments and sprawling estates in the West. It is the fastest growing region in NSW and one of the fastest in the Country.
The problem with this is that established city centres will continue to suffer from population increase resulting in more congested roads and public transport dependency. Parramatta already has all the public transports and toll roads, so one interchange is not going cost too much time. Look at all those Asian metro stations, each line is independent of each other so one disruption won’t impact the other lines and people can choose to live in a small community without the worry of not having train access
No underground fuel tank for Jet A1, expect 50 fuel trucks a day competing on the roads with traffic
Smaller than I expected
2nd Runway ????
where is the train station?
& do you believe Western Sydney Airport Passenger Pick-Up should be outside/separate of the terminal.......?
another thing why would you not do All the lower ground works now for the future expansion of the terminal....?
What I may expecting is a coach connection in every 15mins to centre station.
They have been talking about building this airport since I was a kid. I'm now 61 and hope to live lomg enough to visit it once it's opened. The only complaint I would have is that there does not seem to be a rooftop plane spotting area for enthusiest's.
Or even for a little entertainment for those awaiting transferring flights etc. I agree. It's always a nice touch at an airport. 😉✅
Hey they can’t even build the airport station under the terminal - they build it what looks like half a km back from the terminal. With that low standard of foresight and planning should you be surprised there’s no terminal observation area?
@@xr6ladThe metro station has been placed where it is because when the airport grows to its' ultimate size the station will be in the middle of the airport ie. there will be terminals and another runway on the other side of the site.
@@omnipresent1215What entertainment do current airports offer to waiting passengers? If you're bored then use your phone, listen to music or take something to read.
The rooftop plane spotting area cant exist nowadays due to 9/11
Brisbane Airport relocation next.
From this, it does not appear as large as it could be... more like Canberra Airport, than Tullamarine....
The Metro station is too far away
Only a few hundred metres along a level covered walkway. Can't you walk that far?
@@user-mb3dx3nn5c i can but what about the elderly and also, most people will be chugging suitcases with them
@@electro_sykes People with mobility difficulties like the elderly may be better off being driven to the drop off point. If they need one, airports usually provide wheelchairs for them so they can get around more easily. Perhaps some can be kept ready for use at the metro station too. People who have lots of luggage can use trolleys, which can also be kept at the station, ready for those who arrive by train to use between there and check-in. These issues could also affect those who drive and park at the airport too, depending on how far away from the terminal they park. Big city airports cover quite a large area, so some walking is inevitable whilst there, regardless of how people get there.
It's a shorter distance than you will walk once within the terminal (or any major airport terminal for that a matter)
Looks very low tech and low capacity. Has anything been learned from Sydney International shortcomings?
It will open in 2026 and be expanded around 2030-2032.
No lessons have been learnt
They say it an incremental building , this is the initial development and there is planing for improvements as the usage increases
Watch other videos so you can be better informed about this airport. It will use modern technology eg. baggage handling and metro rail access, and there's plenty of space for future expansion to increase capacity eg. a second runway and bigger/more terminals. The land it sits on is much bigger in area than Kingsford-Smith.
The airport noise is easily solved.
Noise cancelling technology has existed for over 20 years.
The active noise cancellation can be purchased in head phones. But I am not talking headphones. Attach noise cancellation speakers to the wings of the aircraft and bingo no noise. I recall the jet motor noise cancellation being demonstrated on a TV program Towards 2000, over 20 years ago.
Simple, if Airlines want to land and takeoff after curfew then all they need do is have noise cancellation tech added to the aircraft. it should be fairly cheap.
Win for the Airline 24 hr operation. Win for the people under the flight paths, no noise. Win for the populous, job’s aplenty.
It is a no brainer.
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looks tiny
So many questions. Here are just a few:
1. Why is the baggage claim on the other end of the building from the car park?
2. Why is the drop off so far away from the building?
3. Why aren't the cars in the parking lot protected from the hot burning sun (and getting hotter) with a solar paneled awning. Or perhaps a tree or twenty?!!?
Talk about progressive thinking forward .......... sheesh!
Not to mention the small terminals that they will prob upgrade within 5-6 years. Why not build two separate ones (domestic and international) while they are building it to begin with. The government never thinks about future protection. Build it for Sydney to grow in to not grow out of.
@@mjhosko948 This is just the first stage of a 50 year airport plan, it's not even 25% of the final layout, future expansions are protected and they will be built just before they are needed. The full plan and final layouts are available in the published airport plans.
I hope the roads and paths make more sense than they appear to. It looks like a hopeless layout but I have to assume it is not as they started with a blank sheet.
@@Eschewered It would be great to have an additional video upload to show the full plan/final layout. Sounds very interesting.
@@robman2095 Looks like there will be a good amount of shade/protection. But yes, some distance between drop off to central area.
Will be good if little 'trains' might run to and fro.
Because it's Sydney: parking will be $40 minimum
So many negative comments without any effort to learn about the project. The first 5 years is only projected to serve around 5mill travellers. With such a small number of passengers, it wouldn’t be financially viable to built such a huge terminal when considering the ongoing maintenance costs. By mid-2030, it will expand and a second runway on the opposite side. All airports I’ve been to have their metro stations at least 5-10mins walk to the checkin/arrival hall. Remember, this airport terminal is going to be twice the size of SYD airport.
Yes but you don't walk through 43°C summer heat or -2°C winter mornings to get there. Even retro-fitted, 90 year old Mascot Airport gives you an internal access connection!
Yea I mean it’s Australia! The land of mediocre planning. Let’s not build the thing when there’s NO ONE there to disturb, let’s build expansions when it’s busy with people and you have to move things around. And at the same time let’s build the underground station 1/2 km from the actual front of the terminal rather than under it and integrate it. I mean it’s fun dragging suitcases all that way in rain or heat with kids!
I think the walkway from the station to the terminal will be covered by a roof, which should keep the rain and sun off.
What about a rail link. Tourists aren't just gonna rent a car and get stuck in traffic heading into the city centre after being jet-lagged from a long haul flight.
There's a shuttle train from St Marys, which will drop you a couple of hundred metres from the terminal. Your walk outside, in the summer heat, afternoon storms, or on frozen winter evenings, are a complimentary gift from the Abbott/Turnbull/Morrison and Berejiklian Liberal governments.
@@peterhoz they support car dependancy
@@peterhoz it should have been linked with Metro West into 1 project or part of the double decker system. It was not thought through well and the planning sounds to me like it was a bit rushed as well, as they ran out of time to plan the rail link as they were too distracted from planning out and building the Airport itself.
@@electro_sykesThe ultimate plan is to extend the:
1. Metro West from Westmead to the airport,
2. T2/T5 from Leppington to Bradfield (previously called Aerotropolis),
3. Western Sydney Airport - St Marys metro to Schofield.
Not necessarily in that order.
Where's the flight paths?
Half the size it needs to be - repeat of Australia lacking vision when it comes to building new infrastructure.
It should be big enough to handle passenger and aircraft volumes for the first few years. There's plenty of space for future expansion.
this is very scare, take cat to basement now
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Why is the train so far away, and a walk through the heat, cold and rain, from the terminal? It should be UNDER the terminal! Or adjacent to via a climate controlled travellator/hallway. Sydney yet again putting public transport as an afterthought.
Because in its' ultimate configuration the station will be in the middle of the airport, with terminals and runways on both sides.
All this effort, for one runway and 7 gates? Are we serious?
No, two runways (similar layout as at London Heathrow) and ultimately about six times the terminal capacity that you now see being built. Those are not 7 'gates'. Each has multiple aerobridges. Each is capable of handling one large wide-bodied airliner, two domestic jets like 737s and A 320s, or up to four smaller commuter aircraft. Don't you read readily available information on the web before throwing away any credibility to comment.
Already too small, not designed for expansion. Classic Aussie planning.
It should be big enough to handle passenger and aircraft volumes for the first years. Plenty of space for future expansion.
It is designed for expansion
Don’t know which genius thought building the underground station so far from the actual terminal building rather than under it or immediately in front was a great idea. Australian planning never misses a chance to miss a chance.
a single story airport with 6 gates as a "new gateway into australia" is completely insane
the fact that *this* is what took 50 years to build is insane, this wouldn't even make state news in America or national news in the UK or Europe
that's because in the long term layout plan for the airport, the station will be right in the middle between the terminals. Obviously, they're making a future proof design right now.
@@KingFinnchIt's being built to handle the passenger and aircraft numbers that are expected in its' first few years of operation. If (more likely when) these numbers increase then the terminal can be easily enlarged, and there is plenty of space to do so.
@@clevergirl4457Exactly. In its' ultimate configuration the metro station will be at the centre of the airport, with terminals and runways on both sides. Finally there's someone here who knows what they're talking about...
@@KingFinnch It's multi-storey. Those are not 'gates' and there are seven of them. Each has multiple aerobridges. Each is capable of handling one large wide-bodied airliner, two domestic jets like 737s and A 320s, or up to four smaller commuter aircraft.
7 gates?
Those are not gates. They are much larger. Each has multiple aerobridges. Each is capable of handling one large wide-bodied airliner, two domestic jets like 737s and A 320s, or up to four smaller commuter aircraft. They can easily convert for domestic or international flights.