Western Sydney International Airport to build 24-hour Cargo Precinct

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) is constructing an integrated 24-hour Cargo Precinct, with Qantas Group and Menzies Aviation signing up to operate at the premier precinct. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said: “We’re pleased to welcome two top-tier operators, Qantas Freight and Menzies, to Sydney’s new, integrated Cargo Precinct that will enable direct connectivity between freighters, the terminal and road transport.

“Qantas Group is our first freight airline to sign up to our 24-hour Cargo Precinct, which will provide unparalleled opportunities for farmers, manufacturers and other exporters to grow their businesses.”   

Facts and information about the Cargo Precinct

• The Cargo Precinct will operate 24 hours a day and increase cargo capacity at the airport by around 33% when it opens in late 2026
• It will offer a total of 75,000^m2 of warehousing and will be able to cater for eight widebody aircraft at any one time
• The Qantas facility at the precinct will measure 24,000^m2 and include around 14,000^m2 of warehousing
• Will provide dedicated access via the upgraded Northern Road and proximity to growing freight and logistics centres at Kemps Creek and the Aerotropolis
• The new hub will also be capable of facilitating Qantas’ transformed freighter fleet of new and upgraded Airbus A321 and A330 aircraft
• proximity to Western Sydney’s rapidly growing industrial hubs and enhanced service flexibility from 24-hour operations will help businesses unlock improved access to key export markets.

Mr Hickey added: “We’ve secured external financing of $805.4 million to develop the infrastructure for a stand-alone future-proof Cargo Precinct and our Business Precinct to meet business and customer needs now and for decades to come.  

“This additional funding will support the development of roadways, taxiways and buildings to maximise the value of the airport over the long-term.  In turn, this will deliver more socio-economic benefits like jobs for the people of Western Sydney and beyond, and a greater financial return for all Australian taxpayers.”