Singapore PM announces the construction of the long-awaited Terminal 5 at Changi Airport

Credit: Singapore Changi Airport

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) will begin construction of a new massive terminal (Terminal 5) next year, with proposals first made over a decade ago. Terminal 5 was announced by the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong, at a dinner celebrating the 40^th anniversary of the nation’s Civil Aviation Authority (CASS).

“Aviation is also a milestone in our Singapore story because aviation has always been vital to Singapore as a small island nation with no hinterland and no natural resources of our own. We have to stay open and connected to the world. Aviation enables a movement of goods services and people, aviation is our lifeline to global markets, innovation, and opportunity,” said the Prime Minister.

The project is part of Changi East development, with the aim to be operational by the mid-2030s. It will be able to fly passengers to more than 200 destinations – 50 more than it’s current 150 destinations.  

What will Terminal 5 and Changi’s East development be?

Spanning a massive 1,080 hectares, Terminal 5 development will provide future capacity for the airport, along with new construction to facilitate this expansion. The development will serve to secure Singapore’s air hub status and ensure its continued competitiveness and relevance.

T5 will be linked to the other terminals at SIN, allowing the expanded airport to be operated as a single, integrated airport for ease of transfer between different terminals with airfield operational efficiency. New facilities, such as navigation aids, airfield lighting systems and a fire station will also be constructed.

“T5 will add capacity for another 50 million passengers each year on top of Changi’s current capacity of 90 million. So it will support more connectivity transform the passenger experience and create more jobs besides additional capacity,” said PM Wong.  

The development also includes:

• A three-runway system
• The construction of tunnels and other underground systems
• Landside and aviation support facilities
• The Changi East Industrial Zone