Perth Airport has revealed the latest concept designs for its New Terminal, offering Western Australians an early glimpse at what will become the state’s front door for air travellers.
The New Terminal project is the centrepiece of the broader multi-billion-dollar One Airport transformation to consolidate flight services into one central precinct.
According to the airport, the design reflects Western Australian identity by embedding cultural knowledge, local landscapes, climate, light and a spirit of resourcefulness into the architecture.
Delivered in partnership with Australian firm Woods Bagot, the architectural vision “Big Sky/Deep Earth” is said to be drawn from the relationship between the vast WA sky and the ancient land of Whadjuk Noongar Country.
While the New Terminal embraces a more sophisticated appearance, the driving force behind the concept design has been improving functionality, capacity, and efficiency for passengers and airlines.
At 159,000sqm, the New Terminal will have a floor area equivalent to around nine AFL ovals – nearly triple the size of the Terminal 3 and 4, and 25% larger than Terminal 1 and 2 combined.
It will add 22 new contact gates to accommodate a variety of wide and narrow body aircraft, including some swing gates that can switch between international and domestic operations, effectively increasing the efficiency and adaptability of the terminal.
Perth Airport CEO, Jason Waters, said: “A good airport moves passengers efficiently, but a great airport also gives them a sense of the
destination they are in – this design delivers both outcomes.
“While the New Terminal designs show one big new building, the design team has also considered the hundreds of small things that will add up to a better experience for everyone.
“We have aimed high when it comes to building sustainability into the design, as well as ensuring accessibility for people of all ages, ability and background.
“Ultimately, the New Terminal will strengthen Perth’s position as Australia’s western gateway and generate new opportunities for the state.”
Perth Airport handled a record 18.4 million passengers in its FY26 and currently generates around A$6.6 billion annual economic benefit to Western Australia.
If aLL goes to plan, driven by the delivery of One Airport – including a new runway, road upgrades, transport hubs, hotel and urban development – the economic benefit is forecast increase to around $18 billion a year by 2046.
