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Sunshine Coast Airport has showed off imagery of its new baggage reclaim facilities as its $170 million terminal overhaul proceeds.
The airport is almost doubling its terminal footprint from 6,100m² to 11,750m², installing two new gates, and tripling the size of the domestic departure lounge from 1,250m² to 3,750m². The works are expected to be completed in 2027.
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“We’ve successfully poured the slab and assembled the framing for both the baggage claim and the new landside café, Trader and Co, which will form part of the arrivals precinct,” said airport CEO Chris Mills.
“The project is being delivered in partnership with McNab and it’s exciting to see the scale and shape of the buildings come to life. The next stage of construction will be to clad the exterior of the buildings and to start fitting out the interior space for both areas.
“The arrivals precinct and baggage claim will be completed later this year, with construction commencing soon for the airport’s new boarding gates and the retail, food and beverage areas within the terminal.
“This is a defining moment in the airport’s history and will transform the terminal and enhance passenger experience, increase the space and capacity for travellers arriving and checking in, and support the future growth of the airport.”
According to McNab CEO Kunjan Ganatra, the construction to date of the arrivals precinct and baggage claim has “run smoothly”.
“Construction of the arrivals precinct and baggage claim began in December 2025 and has reached a pivotal stage. We can now see how the space will feel once complete which is on track for later this year,” he said.
“Both spaces have come to life through careful design, planning and close coordination with stakeholders including Sunshine Coast Airport, airline partners and Planned Performance.
“It’s through strong collaboration and the commitment of everyone involved that brings projects such as this one to life.”
Sunshine Coast Airport expects 1.8 million passengers this year and 2.4 million by 2030, with more current capacity in core Sydney and Melbourne markets than any point in its history.
Earlier this year, it opened a new “state-of-the-art” outbound baggage facility featuring several hundred metres of new conveyor belts, alongside Rapiscan CT screening technology, higher throughput, and updated infrastructure to “minimise operational disruptions and downtime”.
The airport was in November approved for a new mixed-use “Gateway Precinct”, including its terminal expansion as well as hotel, retail, and commercial opportunities.
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