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Adelaide Airport has unveiled the next phase of its $600 million “Project Flight” aeronautical infrastructure upgrade.
The works will include expansion of the terminal to both the north and south, as well as a larger check-in area with overhauled technology and 25 per cent more capacity, and the addition of up to nine more aircraft parking positions.
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The news comes as Adelaide marks a “record-breaking” financial year in 2024–25, with 8.7 million passengers, up 2.3 per cent on FY2024.
“Looking ahead to FY26, Adelaide Airport is set to welcome the return of Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand’s Christchurch service, along with the launch of Qantas international flights to Auckland and United Airlines flights to San Francisco,” the airport said in a press release.
Under the plans, the northern end of the terminal will be extended by around 10,000 square metres, including new domestic gate lounges, aerobridges, and office space, with works to start by 2026. The southern end will be expanded by more than 5,500 square metres, including two new domestic and three new regional gates, with works to begin by 2027.
The check-in hall, meanwhile, will grow by more than 1,500 square metres, with all existing check-in equipment to be replaced with the “latest technology”. Demolition has already commenced on the southern ramp to the elevated road to accommodate the expansion.
“Our passenger numbers are at record levels, and we are planning for that airline connectivity to continue to grow – so we are also continuing to deliver the infrastructure required to accommodate that growth,” Brenton Cox, the airport’s managing director, said.
“Our expanded check-in space will incorporate the latest technology for check-in kiosks as well as more bag-drop facilities to create a more seamless process.
“This project requires significant construction works in our check-in hall and at either end of the terminal. Towards the end of the year some temporary check-in facilities may be required to be built to enable construction.
“Clear direction will be provided to customers in advance of that time through our website, social media channels and within the terminal to help customers prepare.”
Security upgrades, including body scanners and 3D X-ray bag scanners, will be completed by the end of the year, and other changes will include a new international departures gate, better facilities for families, and upgrades to gate seating.
“Additional gates and aerobridges at the southern and northern ends of the terminal will particularly benefit domestic and regional flyers, accommodating peak demand and offering wonderful new facilities in our gate lounges and adjacent areas,” Cox said.
“We have already opened the new P2 outdoor car park directly adjacent the multi-storey car park in advance of having to reduce the number of long-term car parking spaces where we are now constructing aircraft parking bays.”
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