Western Sydney International Airport opens after eight decades of planning
New Western Sydney International Airport began its first passenger flights on Sunday following 80 years of government debate and site selection efforts.
First flight marks historic milestone
The new facility launched with a trial passenger flight to the Gold Coast. Transport enthusiasts like Matthew Hayes celebrated the completion of a journey that started in 1946. Kevin Appleby, an 80-year-old resident of Mount Druitt, also participated in testing the airport systems two months ago.
Decades of location searches
Federal and state governments attempted to find a site for a second Sydney airport since 1946. Potential locations ranged from Wyong in the north to Goulburn in the south. Aviation growth after World War II drove the initial push to build this infrastructure.
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