Perth Airport commences Terminal 2 expansion and upgrade project
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centreforaviation.comHere’s the latest on Terminal 1 at Perth Airport based on recent reporting:
A major redevelopment plan for Terminal 1 (international) and the broader Terminal 1 precinct is underway as part of Perth Airport’s One Airport program. The plan includes expanding international facilities, adding a new domestic terminal, and upgrading airfield infrastructure, with the aim of centralising commercial passenger services in Airport Central. Public comments on the preliminary draft plan were open in late 2024 into early 2025, and the project is anticipated to open a new terminal around 2031, subject to airline agreements and construction scheduling.[1]
In 2024–2025, construction activity related to Perth Airport’s redevelopment progressed under the broader program, including terminal apron works and related infrastructure, with a long-term goal of moving all major carriers into a centralised precinct at Terminal 1 once the new facilities are complete.[2]
There have been reports of operational disruptions associated with Terminal 1 in 2026, including lockdowns or security incidents that led to delays and groundings of flights while investigations were conducted. Airports’ emergency responses included exclusion zones around the forecourt, with timelines indicating the area reopening after investigations concluded.[3][10]
Overall, Perth Airport’s Terminal 1 is central to Western Australia’s hub ambitions, with CAPA and other trade outlets noting ongoing F&B/retail overhauls and terminal enhancements to support increased international traffic as the new facilities come online in the early 2030s.[6][9]
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If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline of key milestones (planning, approvals, major construction phases, and the targeted 2031 opening) and summarize any recent disruptions with dates and impacts. I can also provide a brief table comparing current Terminal 1 capabilities vs. planned capabilities once the New Terminal is completed. Would you like that?
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centreforaviation.comThe project, part of Perth’s “One Airport” program, includes terminal facilities as well as aprons and taxiways, and will be led by Western Sydney International Airport designer Woods Bagot. Public comment is open until 14 January.
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www.ifly.comTravellers are being warned to expect delays at Perth Airport after police locked down the international terminal over the discovery of an unattended item.
www.perthnow.com.auPassengers are experiencing disruptions at Perth Airport, as the AFP and WA Police investigate an unattended bag.
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centreforaviation.comConstruction started on a redevelopment project at Perth Airport in Western Australia
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