$600 million Adelaide Airport upgrades off to a flying start

Adelaide Airport is set to undergo major upgrades to meet growing passenger demand, including an expansion of the international and domestic terminal.

The airport serves as South Australia's principal passenger airport, accommodating both domestic and international travel from a single terminal. A series of upgrades aimed at increasing the airport's capacity, improving spatial functionality and delivering a more efficient travel experience have commenced as part of an overarching $600 million development called Project Flight.

Managing director of Adelaide Airport Brenton Cox said, "Passenger numbers are at record levels, and we are planning for that airline connectivity to continue to grow - so we are also continuing to deliver the infrastructure required to accommodate that growth."

As part of the program of works, the northern end of the terminal will be expanded by 10,000 square metres, the southern end of the terminal by more than 5,500 square metres and the check-in hall by more than 1,500 square metres.

The overarching design team encompasses Baukultur, Populous, Woods Bagot, Aurecon and TCL. Baukultur and Populous are responsible for the design of the check-in hall, as well as the terminal expansion. Woods Bagot is leading the design of the passenger experience enhancement projects, including new gate lounges, family dining and play spaces, and a sensory room. Aurecon is appointed as lead design consultant on all three apron expansion projects, while TCL is responsible for landscape and playground design.